Front End Associate

Carlie C’s IGA; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlie C’s IGA in Smithfield, NC is seeking a Front End Associate to create a positive shopping experience. You will greet customers, operate the cash register, scan merchandise, and help keep the checkout area organized.

This role emphasizes friendly, neat appearance, strong communication, and accurate money handling in a fast-paced environment. You’ll support coworkers and assist customers with carts, bags, and inquiries, with some light lifting up to 15 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Friendly, neat, and professional in appearance.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude toward customer service.
• Ability to accurately count and handle money in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoys working with the public and contributing to a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a smile and a friendly attitude.
• Accurately operate all cash register functions and handle various payment types.
• Scan merchandise to ensure items are accounted for.
• Verify customer identification when prompted by the register.
• Maintain an accurate and balanced cash drawer during shifts.
• Enter prices manually when items do not scan; complete forms as needed.
• Bag groceries efficiently while protecting fragile items.
• Keep the register and front-end area clean and organized.
• Assist customers by carrying groceries, retrieving carts, and helping coworkers as needed.
• Perform additional tasks or cleaning duties as assigned by the manager.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Team player

Job description

Description

At Carlie C’s IGA, a Front End Associate plays a key role in creating a positive shopping experience for every customer. Providing prompt, friendly service is the top priority, and being courteous and cooperative with both customers and coworkers is essential to building long-term success.

Duties

• Greet customers with a smile and a friendly attitude.
• Accurately operate all cash register functions, including handling cash, checks, credit/debit cards, gift certificates, coupons, WIC vouchers, and food benefit cards.
• Scan all merchandise to ensure every item is accounted for.
• Verify customer identification when prompted by the register.
• Maintain an accurate and balanced cash drawer throughout the shift.
• Enter prices manually when items do not scan; complete “Not On File” forms as needed.
• Bag groceries efficiently while taking care with fragile items like bread and eggs.
• Keep the register, checkout lane, and front-end area clean and organized.
• Assist customers by carrying groceries, retrieving carts, and helping other cashiers as needed.
• Perform additional tasks or cleaning duties assigned by the manager.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Friendly, neat, and professional in appearance.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude toward customer service.
• Ability to accurately count and handle money in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoys working with the public and contributing to a team environment.