Customer Service Associate I

Family Dollar; Oak Forest (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 21,352; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Family Dollar is looking for a part-time team member in Oak Forest, Illinois. Responsibilities include assisting customers with their inquiries, managing cash transactions, and ensuring the store's cleanliness and organization.

The ideal candidate will need strong customer service skills, the ability to lift between 30 and 50 lbs, and a high school diploma is preferred. Join us to help create a friendly and safe shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift between 30 and 50 lbs and meet demands of frequent physical activities.
• Previous experience in a retail, hotel, restaurant, grocery, or drug store environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with questions and recommendations.
• Manage sales transactions at the cash register.
• Maintain security of cash and protect company assets.
• Keep the store well-stocked and recover merchandise.
• Ensure cleanliness of the store.

Skills

Customer service experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Duties

• 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

We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well‑being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:

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

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. In accordance with local laws in AZ, AR, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, ME, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI, and WY, minors are also eligible to be considered for employment in certain roles.

We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at our discretion. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment is at‑will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Part time

5400 W 159th Street, Oak Forest, Illinois 60452

31501

Family Dollar

Min: 15

Max: 15.5