Part-Time Cashier (Lincoln, IL)

Ace Hardware Corporation; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Retail Group is hiring a Cashier to handle register transactions and assist customers in the front end of the store. The role emphasizes accurate cash handling, strong customer service, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include greeting shoppers, balancing the cash drawer, and maintaining a clean, stocked checkout area. Prior cashier or customer service experience is preferred, with opportunities to grow within Ace's brand family.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required or equivalent.
• Cashier experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with checkout at the front end.
• Handle cash and balance cash drawer per store procedures.
• Process transactions quickly and accurately; answer calls and pages promptly.
• Maintain clean, organized front-end area and stock as needed.
• Assist in pricing, stocking, marking and bagging merchandise.
• Support store team with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cashier experience

Customer service

Education

High School or GED

Job description

About Ace Retail Group Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema’s Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG’s origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.

General Job Summary

The Cashier is responsible for register transactions involving the sale and/or return of merchandise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Customer Service Project a positive representation of Ace Retail Group.
• Greet customers entering and throughout the store.
• Thank customers by name, when possible, when they are leaving the store.
• Project a friendly, outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.
• Clear customer checkout lines quickly and efficiently.
• Answer and monitor all calls and pages promptly, courteously and effectively.
• Communicate any problem or issue that requires management assistance.
• Continually build product knowledge base and possess the ability to assist customers with store layout and product location.
• Assist in pricing, stocking, marking and bagging of merchandise.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Register Operations

Follow all cash register transaction procedures. Responsible for balancing of register drawer. Adhere to any Store Support Center program or promotion that may require implementation at the cash registers. Participate in store and Cashier meetings.

Front End Appearance and Upkeep

Keep the front end, including checkout areas and entrance doors neat and clean at all times. Face and dust front end. Assist with keeping impulse counters stocked and faced, rotate fresh merchandise in as seasons change. Ensure fresh ads are stocked in shopping carts at all times. Ensure forms and supplies are stocked at all times. Assist with decorating the front end according to the Store Support Center program. Call for cart pickups when necessary. Inform management when merchandise returns need to be put away. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Essential Requirements

• Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others: WINNING – In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun.
• EXCELLENCE – Striving to be our best through continuous improvement and inspiration.
• LOVE – Love the people, love the work and love the results.
• INTEGRITY – Honesty, reliability, high character and ethical behavior.
• GRATITUDE – Appreciating being in the business of serving others.
• HUMILITY – A modest and respectful approach to leadership and work.
• TEAMWORK – Collaboration over control or credit; together we are Ace.

Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Cashier experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs) and climbing.

Compensation Details

$15.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer Ace Retail Group is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.

Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema’s Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG’s origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.