Beer/Wine Sales Associate

010 Weis Markets, Inc.; Burnham (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Weis Markets in Illinois is seeking a flexible team member for Beer and Wine Cafe operations. You will greet customers, discuss needs, operate the cash register and scanning equipment, and ensure accurate, efficient checkout with proper bagging and presentation.

The role emphasizes compliance with alcohol sale guidelines, cleanliness, merchandising, and asset protection, with training provided for equipment and procedures. Candidates must be 21+ and no prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards a High School Diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age to work within the Beer and Wine Cafe.

Responsibilities

• Smiles and greets customers.
• Discusses customers 'needs, makes suggestions, handles special requests, and resolves customer concerns promptly in a polite and professional manner.
• Operates the scanning equipment and cash register.
• Performs all related check out procedures including properly and efficiently bagging merchandise and placing merchandise in customer's cart.
• Maintains accuracy during the transaction, ensuring the customer is charged for all items and appropriate funds are collected.
• Maintains proper security measures and cash drawer accounting procedures, avoiding overages and/or shortages.
• Follows all store and legal guidelines regarding sale of alcohol, as well as other products at the register.
• May assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking-down, and storing deliveries through operation of power jack or hand jack if properly trained. Training provided.
• Stocks and rotates merchandise to ensure customer availability.
• Stores excess merchandise according to back-stock organization guidelines.
• Sets up displays.
• Ensures that merchandise is always fresh and in saleable condition with correct pricing and signage.
• Handles expired or damaged product according to company procedures and standards.
• Follows company guidelines for merchandising product and utilizes incremental displays to drive sales.
• Responsible for general sanitation in the department.
• Follows cleaning schedules and department guidelines to ensure that work areas, equipment, counters, display cases, etc. are well maintained, clean and meet all health and OSHA requirements.
• Disposes of trash properly.
• Reviews orders of product and supplies.
• Minimizes losses by inspecting product upon delivery and maintaining proper handling/rotation.
• Reports any shortages or overages to management.
• Ensures smooth function of department and store by cooperating with co-workers and supervisors.
• Responsible to continuously improve job performance.
• Responsible for utilization of all company provided Personal Protected Equipment (PPE). Including but not limited to cut resistant gloves, safety cutters, company sponsored footwear, etc.
• May also be called upon to assist in other departments.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS system

Scanning

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Scanning equipment

Job description

Location Address: 224 North Logan Boulevard

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Smiles and greets customers.
• Discusses customers 'needs, makes suggestions, handles special requests, and resolves customer concerns promptly in a polite and professional manner.
• Operates the scanning equipment and cash register.
• Performs all related check out procedures including properly and efficiently bagging merchandise and placing merchandise in customer's cart.
• Maintains accuracy during the transaction, ensuring the customer is charged for all items and appropriate funds are collected.
• Maintains proper security measures and cash drawer accounting procedures, avoiding overages and/or shortages.
• Follows all store and legal guidelines regarding sale of alcohol, as well as other products at the register.
• May assist with receiving, unloading, checking-in, breaking-down, and storing deliveries through operation of power jack or hand jack if properly trained. Training provided.
• Stocks and rotates merchandise to ensure customer availability.
• Stores excess merchandise according to back-stock organization guidelines.
• Sets up displays.
• Ensures that merchandise is always fresh and in saleable condition with correct pricing and signage.
• Handles expired or damaged product according to company procedures and standards.
• Follows company guidelines for merchandising product and utilizes incremental displays to drive sales.
• Responsible for general sanitation in the department.
• Follows cleaning schedules and department guidelines to ensure that work areas, equipment, counters, display cases, etc. are well maintained, clean and meet all health and OSHA requirements.
• Disposes of trash properly.
• Reviews orders of product and supplies.
• Minimizes losses by inspecting product upon delivery and maintaining proper handling/rotation.
• Reports any shortages or overages to management.
• Ensures smooth function of department and store by cooperating with co-workers and supervisors.
• Responsible to continuously improve job performance.
• Responsible for utilization of all company provided Personal Protected Equipment (PPE). Including but not limited to cut resistant gloves, safety cutters, company sponsored footwear, etc.
• May also be called upon to assist in other departments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position currently has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed or working towards a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• No prior experience required.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age to work within the Beer and Wine Cafe.

Weis Markets is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.

At Weis Markets, we firmly believe that together, we can achieve anything! Recognizing that our associates are the backbone of our company, it’s a fact that as our associates grow, opportunities are created for others! Being a family company, we’re always looking for friendly and energetic people to join our team to bring creativity and insight to help our company and communities we serve continue to grow and prosper. Known for talent development at all levels, Weis provides growth and endless career opportunities for people at all stages in life!