Cashier

Cashier PositionCashiers provide excellent customer service while accurately processing customer purchases.Essential duties and responsibilities include politely greeting customers with a smile and providing excellent customer service; promptly scanning products or weighing produce being purchased; operating the cash register accurately and efficiently accepting all forms of payment and providing the correct change when appropriate; maintaining the cash drawer with sufficient currency and coins; counting out the cash drawer at the beginning and end of a shift; conducting price checks when necessary; placing items in bags for customers; assisting with loading into shopping carts when necessary; returning discarded items back to shelves when necessary; keeping the conveyor belt, scanner, scale, and counter clean at all times; assisting with keeping the front of the store clean, organized, and free from safety hazards; when requested or scheduled, straightening out displays and shelves of merchandise; attending and/or participating in store or department meetings; punctuality and good attendance in compliance with company policies; ensuring work responsibilities are covered during foreseeable absences; and performing other work-related duties as required to accomplish the objectives of the position.Secondary duties and responsibilities include serving as bagger or facing clerk when necessary; adding or changing paper in registers, printer, adding machine, or other office equipment; reporting any equipment malfunctions to manager on duty; gathering shopping carts from the front of the store and parking lot when needed; and assisting manager on duty in other departments when needed.Competencies, skills, and/or qualifications include the ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish preferred; the ability to understand and follow instructions in both English and Spanish preferred; excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations with directors, managers, customers (both internal and external) and the general public; good mathematical skills; the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form; the ability to use computer, cash register, and lottery, money order machines, etc., to accomplish essential duties of this position and change or add receipt paper when needed; the ability to use a 10-key adding machine; taking responsibility for own actions; the ability to work hours and days scheduled, including holidays and weekends; strong organizational skills with attention to detail; and demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness.Physical demands include standing in one place for extended periods of time; walking; using fingers and hands to type, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; repetitive motion with arms and hands; talking and hearing; using sense of smell; ability to see including close vision and peripheral vision; carrying, lifting, and/or moving up to 20 pounds; pushing and pulling carts of merchandise; stooping or bending at the waist; twisting back and neck; sitting; climbing step stool; balancing; crouching or bending at the knees.