East St. Louis Save A Lot Associate

Leevers Supermarkets, Inc.; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leevers Supermarkets, Inc. is hiring an Associate in East St. Louis, Illinois. The role involves cashiering, stocking shelves, and maintaining store cleanliness while delivering exceptional customer service. The Associate will report to the store manager and support teamwork within the store.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent preferred, plus excellent teamwork skills. Dependable and flexible individuals at least 16 years old are encouraged to apply. This is a non-management position with a chance to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 (15 with parent letter and school authorization letter).
• Proficiency in basic math skills required, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and basic computer skills.
• Must adhere to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate a cash register and perform checkout procedures.
• Maintain excellent store conditions and customer service.
• Assist store management in training other store employees.

Skills

Teamwork and problem-solving skills

Language proficiency in Spanish

Basic math skills

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Save A Lot East St. Louis, 2600 State Street, East St. Louis, Illinois, United States of America

Title

Associate

Purpose

The Associate reports directly to the store manager and indirectly to the assistant store managers. This position is responsible for duties such as cashiering, stocking, cleaning, and monitoring perishables. The Associate provides excellent customer service and assists in maintaining excellent daily store conditions in accordance with Leevers Supermarkets policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedule adherence and timeliness.
• Operate a cash register efficiently and perform checkout procedures at or above expected performance standards, including minimum transaction time per item rate and accurate handling/counting of cash, EBT, debit cards, credit cards, WIC vouchers, gift cards and coupons. Follow all check‑out and cash handling procedures and policies.
• Consistently meet or exceed company standards involving the handling, stocking, and maintaining of grocery, frozen, dairy, smoked meat, and all perishable products.
• Assist with unloading delivery trucks, stocking product on platforms, shelving, peg hooks and in baskets or refrigerated cases as needed. Handle power and non‑powered equipment and hand tools to move stock as needed after proper training.
• Retrieve carts from the parking lot.
• Maintain excellent store conditions.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment. Complete cleaning duties as assigned, including floors, windows, display cases, shelves, register area, backroom, restrooms, parking lot, and other fixtures.
• Provide excellent customer service, communicating in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Assist store management in training other store employees.
• Maintain proper rotation for dated and undated products.
• Ensure products have price tags/signs and are displayed per company guidelines.
• Protect company property, funds and merchandise at all times.
• Properly display, trim, package, and fill authorized fresh produce.
• Assist Fresh Meat personnel as needed. Duties may include wrapping packages, using scales to weigh & tag products, and stocking meat packages.
• Perform other duties, including working in other areas of the store, as assigned.

Scope

Number of Associates Supervised: Directly 0, Indirectly 0. This is a non‑management position. The position does not have authority to make decisions concerning hiring, firing, demotions, promotions, or otherwise take tangible employment actions.

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 16 (15 with parent letter and school authorization letter).
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent teamwork and problem‑solving skills.
• Language proficiency in Spanish or other languages is a plus in certain locations.
• Proficiency in basic math skills required, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and basic computer skills.
• Must be dependable and flexible to work scheduled shifts, including willingness to work in other areas of the store as needed with little or no advance notice.
• Must adhere to safety standards.

Leadership Competencies

• Thought Leadership – must be able to understand quickly, figure things out and resolve issues.
• Results Leadership – must have a good attitude about working, ability to accomplish goals, and work using the best methods as shown by the store managers, satisfying customers without fail.
• People Leadership – must respect and work well with managers, co‑workers, and customers; share information and be willing to teach others.
• Personal Leadership – must follow all rules, policies, and possess the desire to learn new things every day.

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to reach, bend, balance, lift, and transport various objects weighing 20–50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight could be 50–80 pounds.
• Must have the ability to stand, walk, and/or move about for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to push, pull, grasp, twist, and use sawing motions for extended periods of time.
• Regularly works in freezers, coolers, refrigerators, inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions and inside delivery trucks.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with company policy and applicable laws. Responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

Leevers Supermarkets Inc. is an equal‑opportunity at‑will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.