Customer Service Clerk

Safeway; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Flexible schedules

Career training and development

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Safeway in Washington, DC is hiring a Customer Service Clerk to deliver high-quality service at the front desk. You will operate electronic scanning cash registers, process payments, apply discounts, and assist customers with loyalty program questions or sign-ups.

You will also bag items and help maintain a clean, organized service area. In this role you will handle money orders, lottery, wire transfers, returns, and gift cards, while adhering to store policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or related roles.
• Ability to operate checkout registers and payment machines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate electronic scanning cash registers and handle payments.
• Honor discounts and coupons and assist with loyalty program questions.
• Bag items, process returns, and handle gift cards and lottery tickets.
• Assist customers with money orders, wire transfers, and other transactions.
• Maintain cleanliness of the Customer Service Desk and front area.
• Replace stock in display areas and follow uniform policies.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Loyalty program guidance

Communication

Multi-tasking

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

A Day In The Life

As a Customer Service Clerk, you will be responsible for providing high-quality customer service in accordance with our company's standards and policies. Your role will involve operating electronic scanning cash registers, receiving payment for customer purchases, honoring discounts and coupons, assisting customers with Loyalty Program questions or sign-ups, and bagging items. You will also operate machines to sell money orders, lotto tickets, and transfer funds by wire, process customer returns, sell gift cards and lotto tickets, and handle other transactions as needed. Additionally, you will maintain cleanliness of the Customer Service Desk and front area of the store, replace stock in display areas, and adhere to the uniform and grooming policy.

What You Bring To The Table

• Customer Service Skills: Prior customer service skills or related experience.
• Technical Skills: Ability to operate electronic scanning cash registers and machines for counting money, wire transfer processing, and lottery.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to handle stressful and complex situations calmly and professionally.
• Communication Skills: Ability to understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively with customers and team members.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Teamwork: Ability to work independently as well as within a large team.
• Reliability: Ability to provide regular and predictable attendance and comply with workplace conduct standards.

Why You Will Choose Us

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

Our Values

• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team.
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.