Customer Service Associate

Roses Discount Stor; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A major retail store is looking for a Customer Service Associate to ensure excellent service to customers. Responsibilities include greeting customers, assisting with merchandise selection, handling transactions, and maintaining store appearance. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in retail or similar environments. Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs is essential. Flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow directives and interpret retail operational documents.
• Prefer experience in retail, hotel, restaurant, grocery or drug store environments.
• Ability to meet physical demands such as lifting up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and greet customers.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, well-stocked store.
• Help unload trucks and stock shelves.
• Handle customer funds and process transactions accurately.
• Ensure a safe shopping environment.

Skills

Customer Focus

Strong Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving/Decision Making

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Big Lots (3003)
7651 23 Mile Rd
Shelby Township, MI 48316, USA

Big Lots is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at great values to the communities we serve.

Summary

As a Big Lots Customer Service Associate you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to our customers. Key priorities include greeting customers, assisting them with selection of merchandise, completing transactions, and answering questions regarding the store and merchandise. Other duties may include unloading trucks, processing freight, recovering merchandise and stocking shelves.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides customer engagement in positive and approachable manner.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, well-stocked store for customers during their shopping experience.
• Helps in the unloading of merchandise from delivery trucks, organizes merchandise, and transports merchandise from stockroom to sales floor.
• Independently stocks shelves and recovers merchandise in the store.
• Accurately handles customer funds and processes transactions using the POS system.
• Remains constantly aware of customer activity to ensure a safe and secure shopping environment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned in order to maintain an effective and profitable store operation.

Position Requirements

Education

Prefer completion of high school or equivalent. Ability to follow directives and interpret retail operational documents as assigned.

Experience

Prefer experience working in retail, hotel, restaurant, grocery or drug store environments.

Physical Requirements

Ability to regularly lift up to 50lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height; must be able to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Availability

Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills and Competencies

Customer Focus, Developing Potential, Results Driven, Strong Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving/Decision Making, Job Knowledge and Relationship Management.

Working Conditions

• Retail store environment where extended periods of standing are required
• Retail store stockroom environment subject to fluctuations in temperature
• Frequent lifting and maneuvering of merchandise and displays.
• Exposure to dust and extreme temperatures while unloading trailers.
• Scheduled work hours may vary, to include evenings and weekends.
• Occasional use of ladders required.

Preferred Qualifications

High School or better.
Less than 2 years of prior retail, hotel, restaurant, grocery or drug store environments experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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