Customer Service Associate I

Family Dollar; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Family Dollar in Waltham, Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated team member to assist customers, manage transactions, and ensure a clean, well-stocked store. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience, preferably in retail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include customer assistance, managing cash register operations, and maintaining store cleanliness and organization. The role offers various perks like an Employee Assistance Program and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous customer service experience in retail, hotel, restaurant, grocery, or drug store environment is highly preferred.
• Must be able to lift between 30 and 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with questions and recommendations.
• Manage sales transactions at the cash register.
• Keep the store well-stocked and recover merchandise.

Skills

Customer service experience

Ability to lift 30-50 lbs

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

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

• 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.