PT Customer Service Leader

Hannaford; Lunenburg (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in Lunenburg, MA is seeking a Front End/Service Desk team member to deliver friendly, efficient service at the checkout and service desk. This role supports store operations, keeps customer flow smooth, and helps maintain a clean, orderly front-end area.

Responsibilities include cash handling, assisting with store policies, and performing duties across front-end and service desk. Experience in retail or food retail is a plus; reliable, flexible candidates are encouraged to

Qualifications

• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to perform cashier and service desk functions.

Responsibilities

• Observe and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a neat appearance and follow dress policy.
• Assign activities to front end and service desk associates.
• Assist in special projects and other duties as assigned by supervision.
• Support safety standards and report needed repairs or maintenance.
• Monitor security and report any abnormal behavior.
• Secure front-end cash drawers and protect company assets.
• Maintain sanitation standards per store policy and health regulations.
• Perform cashier and/or bagging functions as needed.
• Perform service desk/kiosk and related bookkeeper functions if trained.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Teamwork

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations

Job Requisition: 556371

Address: USA-MA-Lunenburg-333 Mass Ave

Store Code: Store 08388 Front End (5151768)

Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observe and follow all company policies and established procedures.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and follow company personal appearance policy.
• Assign fixed activities to front end and service desk/kiosk associates during idle periods as outlined on the Service Leader Assignment Sheets
• Assist in special projects and perform other functions as assigned by supervision.
• Support and comply with all company safety standards. Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed. Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
• Observe security standards by staying alert and being aware of customers' actions and behavior. Report to manager or security any abnormal behavior.
• Secure front-end change drawer at all times when leaving it unattended; protect company assets at all times.
• Maintain general housekeeping and sanitation standards in compliance with store policy and state and local health regulations on a regular, ongoing basis.
• Frequently, perform cashier and/or bagging functions
• Frequently, perform service desk/kiosk and if trained, bookkeeper functions
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions (18 years of age).
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the technical requirements of cashier and service desk/kiosk.

Prerequisite Training

• Service Desk/Kiosk Stores: Completed Cashier/Service Associate and Service Desk/Kiosk training packets
• Non-Service Desk/Kiosk Stores: Completed Cashier (non-service desk/kiosk) training packet

Physical Requirements

• Perform repetitive hand and arm motions while standing/walking the majority of the shift.
• Bend and lift products weighting up to 15 pounds continuously, 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds on occasion.
• Push or pull up to 75 pounds on occasion.
• Work in and out of inclement weather when necessary.
• Gather up to five shopping carts and push them to designated areas.
• Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants/flowers and household cleaners.
• Have sufficient visual acuity to check identification cards, checks, invoices and other written documents.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Promote customer goodwill by providing high standards in customer service and resolving issues quickly and courteously.
• Maintain effective work schedules for front-end & service desk/kiosk associates to meet business traffic requirements and minimize customer inconvenience.
• Handle cash pickups and change orders as requested and log as required.
• Verify all customer IDs presented and observe store policies pertaining to the acceptance of checks, and the sale of tobacco/alcoholic beverages.
• Provide customers and associates with hassle-free refunds while applying all applicable guarantees
• Supervise performance of all duties and responsibilities of all front-end and service desk/kiosk associates as assigned by Manager of Customer Service
• Treat all associates with fairness, dignity, and respect. Provide recognition of accomplishments and offer constructive counseling when necessary.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Salary range is between $17.60 - $26.20 Hrly

Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.