Part Time Sales Associate

Midwest Petroleum; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Petroleum in Rolla, MO seeks a customer-focused retail associate to provide fast, courteous service, handle transactions, stock shelves, clean, and maintain compliance with liquor, tobacco, and magazine regulations. This role supports shift coverage and delivers a clean, welcoming store experience.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in customer service/retail, and a high school diploma. You will engage with customers, process payments, and help keep the store orderly and safe.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of customer service/retail experience.
• Ability to operate a cash register and handle transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast and courteous service to all customers.
• Be familiar with store layout and merchandise.
• Operate cash transactions including cash, credit, lotto/lottery.
• Keep store clean, stocked, and presentable.
• Follow all company procedures and state laws for alcohol, tobacco, and magazines.
• Assist with shift coverage as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Primary Purpose of Job

Provide fast and courteous service to all customers. Additional responsibilities include suggestive selling, stocking, cleaning, and practicing proper safety procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Know all company procedures.
• Be familiar with store layout and merchandise.
• Practice proper customer relations at all times.
• Know how to operate all equipment in the store.
• Know how to properly stock inventory.
• Know and follow all preventive maintenance procedures.
• Know and follow all State laws for liquor/beer and tobacco.
• Keep everything inside and outside of the store clean.
• Administer sales transactions.
  • Cash transactions
  • Credit card transactions
  • Lotto/lottery transactions
  • Issue money orders
• Be available to assist with shift coverage (most stores 24 hours).
• Handle any other work that can be assigned at supervisor's discretion.

Detailed Functions

• Serve the customers.
• Front and fill coolers.
• Issue money orders.
• Administer credit card transactions.
• Administer lotto/lottery transactions.
• Clean, front, and stock shelves.
• Clean and wash down parking lots.
• Clean and wash windows.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Carry out garbage.
• Keep coffee fresh (every 45 minutes).
• Be sure money is secured at all times.
• Keep register at or below $100.00 at all times.
• Document all refunds, void, and no sales by attaching corrected receipt.
• Must be able to complete shift report.
• Know how to check vendors in and out.
• Know how to sign for and receive gasoline deliveries.
• Keep walk‑in cooler, restrooms, and back room clean and neat.
• Ring up all sales.
• Practice plus selling and provide prompt courteous service.
• Always maintain a clean and neat image (see dress code).
• Know and follow state laws for liquor/beer, cigarettes, and adult magazines.
• Control cash shortages.
• Know and follow procedures for manufacturer’s coupons.
• Know company policy and procedures for carrying out shoplifting and robbery preventive measures.
• Allow no one behind checkout counter or into the backroom without proper identification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 1 year of experience in customer service/retail field.

General Skill Requirements

Adaptability, Attendance and Punctuality, Communications, Cooperation, Job Knowledge, Judgment, Problem solving, Quality, and Concentration.

Physical Requirements

This position is performed within a fast‑paced environment, with frequent exposure to general office equipment, beverage equipment, coolers, and any other site‑specific equipment/factors. The job requires the ability to walk, stand, bend, and reach regularly. Must be able to frequently lift, push, or pull weight of at least 5 to 75 pounds. Ability to work in different Midwest Petroleum Stations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job.