Cashier

Petland Corporate Stores; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet retailer in Chicago is seeking a cashier who will be responsible for running the cash register and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate should have strong customer service skills, be able to handle transactions accurately, and work in a fast-paced environment. Join us at this fun and rewarding workplace where your love for pets can translate into a fulfilling career.

Qualifications

• Energetic individual with strong customer service skills.
• Attention to detail is essential in handling transactions.
• Ability to lift heavy items and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Run the cash register and provide a warm customer experience.
• Help customers locate items and provide recommendations.
• Balance the register and generate daily reports.

Skills

Customer service skills

Basic math skills

Computer skills

Ability to handle transactions accurately

Job description

Overview

The cashier is responsible for running the cash register while providing a warm and courteous experience for our customers.

Why Petland is a Great Place to Work

Petland is more than a job, it’s a pet loving community. We’re looking for people with an unwavering love for animals who want to build or advance their career in a fun and rewarding environment. Imagine coming to work every day knowing that you help create lasting connections between pets and their new families. Turn your pet passion into a fulfilling career at Petland!

Responsibilities

• The cashier is responsible for running the cash register while providing a warm and courteous experience for our customers.
• Welcoming customers, answering questions, helping to locate items or a specialist for their needs, and providing recommendations when necessary.
• Operating scanners, cash register, and other electronics.
• Balancing the cash register and generating reports for management/daily use.
• Accepting payments, ensuring all prices and quantities are accurate and providing a receipt to every customer.
• Processing refunds and exchanges, resolving complaints.
• Bagging purchases to ensure safe transport, offer to carry large items to customer’s vehicle.
• Following all store procedures regarding coupons and gift cards.
• Maintaining a clean work space.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills

• Ability to handle transactions accurately and responsibly
• High Level of energy with strong customer service skills
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to stand, walk, lift heavy items, and work with other team members in a fast-paced environment to provide excellent customer service

Required Education and/or Training

• Ability to handle transactions accurately and responsibly
• High Level energy with strong customer service
• Basic Math and Computer Skills
• Ability to stand, walk, lift heavy items, and work with other team members in a fast-paced environment to provide excellent customer service
• Attention to Detail

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Standing –Continuallyrequired to stand
• Walking – Continually required to walk
• Sitting - Occasionally required to sit
• Travelling – Occasionally required to travel
• Finger Dexterity - Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Climb, Bend, Balance, Stoop, Kneel or Crawl - Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Talking/Hearing - Continually required to talk or hear
• Visual Accuity - Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Lifting/Pushing/Carrying – Not required to lift more than 60 lbs. at a time with frequent lifting, pushing, or carrying of up to 60 lbs.

EEO Statement: Petland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify Petland’s Department of Human Resources.