Convenience Store Clerk - South Central FS, Inc. - Effingham, IL

South Central FS, Inc.; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central FS, Inc. in Effingham, IL is looking for a friendly, dependable team member to join our front-line staff. You will handle quick, accurate checkouts, assist customers, stock shelves, and help with food preparation while keeping the store clean and welcoming.

Responsibilities include following Health Department standards, coordinating with suppliers, and maintaining inventory and displays. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required, with opportunities for growth and a solid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Cash handling experience a plus.
• Customer service oriented with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service and help customers with purchases.
• Operate cash register accurately and process sales transactions.
• Stock shelves and displays, rotate goods, and monitor inventory dates.
• Maintain store cleanliness and organization inside and outside.
• Assist with food preparation and ensure compliance with Health Department standards.
• Communicate customer requests to management and assist with problem resolution.
• Attend staff meetings and follow company policies and procedures.

Job description

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It’s the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good.

SALARY RANGE:

$15-$15.75 per hour

Purpose And Summary Statement

Responsible for maintaining outstanding customer service, processing sales quickly and accurately, cash register operations, food preparation, stocking, cleaning, and safeguarding company assets.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure that every customer receives outstanding service.
• Ensure that products handled are priced and sold correctly as well as positively promoted to ensure facility profitability.
• Follows all sales policies of legally regulated products without exception.
• Accurately and efficiently operates cash registers and accurately maintains all cash and receipts.
• Performs administrative duties required for day-to-day operation, including but not limited to shift reports, reconciling of funds, and completing a start‑up sheet each shift.
• Responsible for maintaining the location appearance inside and outside.
• Adheres to the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate personal professional image.
• Works with suppliers to help ensure products are delivered, verified against invoices, and stocked in a timely matter.
• Stocks shelves, coolers, freezers and displays, checking inventory expiration dates.
• Communicates customer requests to management.
• Attends all employee meetings.
• May be required to prepare and maintain fast food offerings in accordance with Health Department standards and store policy for cleanliness and freshness.
• May be required to maintain inventory of fast food items, placing orders on a regular basis for product.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Normally requires a high school diploma, or the equivalent thereof, and related experience and/or training to demonstrate the ability to accurately handle cash transactions, generate profitable sales and build repeat customers. Must be able to work some nights and weekends.

• We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well‑being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection.
• To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most.
• Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well‑being.
• Whether you’re starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage.
• Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.