Cashier - 20

Seasons Corner Market; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

East Side Enterprises in Smithfield, RI is seeking an Entry-Level Customer Service Associate. The role emphasizes strong customer service, cash handling, and a professional appearance.

You will build relationships, assist customers, and support store operations while maintaining a welcoming store environment. The position requires the ability to lift and move items, operate the cash register, and adapt to busy periods.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Strong cash handling abilities to ensure accurate transactions.
• Professional appearance and welcoming demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Foster relationships with customers to encourage loyalty and repeat business.
• Operate the cash register and process payments accurately and efficiently per company policy.
• Handle complex transactions with skill and confidence.
• Upsell products by informing customers about promotions and relevant items.
• Build positive relationships with customers and coworkers; support store success.
• Maintain store cleanliness and appealing presentation of displays and exterior.
• Adapt to changing priorities and new responsibilities; handle pressure well.
• Demonstrate accountability by meeting attendance, punctuality, and personal standards.

Job description

We are seeking a friendly and highly motivated Entry-Level Customer Service Associate to join our team. This position offers significant visibility to our valued customers and requires outstanding customer service skills, a welcoming demeanor, and a dedication to maintaining a professional appearance. The ideal candidate will also possess strong cash handling abilities, ensuring accurate and error-free transactions.

Candidates must consent to a criminal background check and be willing to undergo a drug test prior to employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster strong relationships with customers to encourage loyalty and repeat business.
• Operate the cash register and process customer payments accurately and efficiently, adhering to company policies.
• Handle complex transactions with skill and confidence.
• Stay informed about promotional products and effectively upsell the customers to consider additional items.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with both customers and coworkers.
• Collaborate with team members to support the overall success of the store and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Ensure the cleanliness and appealing presentation of the store, including product displays, cooler doors, and store exterior. Responsibilities also include emptying trash, bagging ice, and restocking items during quieter periods.
• Adaptability: Able to adjust to change, take on new responsibilities, handle pressure, and effectively modify plans to accommodate shifting needs.
• Accountability: Works independently, meets commitments, maintains personal standards aligned with company values, and consistently meets attendance and punctuality requirements.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, active listening capabilities, and proficiency in managing distractions and interruptions.
• Sense of Urgency: Effectively prioritizes tasks, exhibits energy and urgency, meets deadlines, and develops efficient work procedures.
• Attention to Detail: Committed to accuracy and excellence, actively seeks improvements, and monitors quality to address any issues promptly.
• Technical Skills: Ability to utilize basic computer programs effectively.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to frequently lift 50+ pounds.
• Manual dexterity and the capacity to work safely with hazardous materials and equipment.
• Must be able to bend, lift, and reach repeatedly for extended durations.
• Capability to stand in confined spaces for prolonged periods and perform repetitive actions.

East Side Enterprises Behavior Standard:

We expect all employees to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that fosters mutual respect among customers, clients, coworkers, and management.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All candidates are welcomed and encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disabilities, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of this position and should not be considered an exhaustive list of all tasks or duties associated with the role.