Customer Service Associate I

Family Dollar; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Job summary

A retail company in Birmingham, Alabama, seeks a part-time Customer Service Associate I to assist customers and maintain store operations. Responsibilities include handling transactions, stocking shelves, and ensuring a positive shopping environment. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience and strong communication skills. This entry-level position offers various perks including Employee Assistance Programs and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous customer service experience in a retail or similar environment is preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and interpret operational documents is required.
• Must be able to lift 30 to 50 lbs. and meet physical demands of the job.
• Excellent customer service and relationship management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with questions and recommendations.
• Manage sales transactions while working the cash register.
• Maintain security of cash and protect company assets.
• Keep the store well-stocked and recover merchandise.
• Ensure a positive and respectful environment for all.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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We’re seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience for every customer. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist customers with questions and recommendations
• Manage sales transactions while working assigned cash register
• Maintain security of cash and protect company assets
• Keep the store well-stocked, and recover merchandise
• Receive merchandise and help with unloading trucks, stock replenishment in accordance with productivity standards
• Ensure a positive, safe, and respectful environment while maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness throughout the store, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out the trash, and ensuring all areas are neat and presentable
• Other duties as assigned

Skills And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Previous customer service experience in retail, hotel, restaurant, grocery, or drug store environment is highly preferred
• Ability to follow instructions and interpret operational documents is required
• Must be able to lift between 30 and 50 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height and meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting
• Excellent customer service and relationship management skills are required
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills are required

Perks And Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans
• Educational Assistance
• And much more!

Job Details

• Part-time
• 608 Springville Rd, Birmingham, Alabama 35215
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Retail

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.

This job description may be amended from time to time. Employment conditions are at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time.