Dakota Station Store Attendant

Prairie Island Indian Community; Welch Township (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Island Indian Community's Dakota Station is seeking a Store Attendant to support the Store Manager in delivering quality service for customers while ensuring profitability.

You will assist with checkout, merchandising, inventory, and daily maintenance, while upholding safety and cleanliness standards. The role requires strong customer service, reliability, and willingness to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic cash handling and math skills are required.
• Excellent customer service and professional conduct are essential.
• Ability to adapt quickly and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist manager and lead cashier with store operations including checkout, merchandising, inventory, and maintenance
• Ensure excellent customer service standards are met
• Support the store manager's management efforts
• Monitor inventory levels and stock merchandise
• Keep all areas clean and organized, inside and outside
• Stock shelves and maintain product freshness
• Operate and maintain store equipment safely
• Maintain required food handlers' certification/license

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Honesty

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Store Attendant is responsible for supporting the efforts of the Store Manager in maintaining quality service experience for our customers in a profitable manner for Dakota Station.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet business needs.

• Assist manager and lead cashier with store operations including checkout, merchandising, layout, product inventory, bookkeeping and maintenance
• Ensure excellent customer service standards are met
• Support the management efforts of the convenience store manager
• Complete all work assignments as necessary
• Monitor inventory levels and stock merchandise
• Follow all store policies
• Ensure all areas of the store, both inside and outside are kept clean, free of dirt and clutter
• Stock store shelves and vault, rotate and front-face product to ensure freshness and quality of products and easy customer access
• Operate and maintain store equipment safely and properly
• Maintain any required food handlers' certification/license
• Other duties as assigned by department manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalence (GED).
• Knowledge of basic cash handling practices or basic math skills for handling cash transactions
• Great customer service skills, including being honest and reliable with strong work ethics; courteous and respectful when dealing with customers
• Ability to solve challenges and shift priorities quickly
• Willingness and flexibility to be available to work on all shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary
• Maintains a clean and inviting store including parking areas, customer areas, and restrooms, removing trash, and keeping station equipment tidy, including dispensers and islands
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well within the existing team and government structure
• Sensitive to Native American Culture
• Must pass drug screen (UA) and a criminal background check

PREFERRED

• SERV Safe or other comparable certification through Indian Health Services
• Prior cash handling experience
• Prior customer service experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: *

• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand or walk up to ten hours per day regularly

REQUIRED TRAINING:

• Effectively Handling Harassment training
• Any position-related training as determined by department manager

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed primarily in a convenience store setting, but may include occasional outdoor activities

DISCLAIMER AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All Prairie Island Indian Community employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship

The Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance applies to this and all employment opportunities for the Community.