PT Self Checkout Ambassador - 01501

Food Lion; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Tarboro, NC is seeking a Self-Checkout Ambassador to provide fast, friendly service at the front end. You will guide customers on self-checkout usage, assist teammates, and help maintain clean, efficient checkout areas.

The role emphasizes guest experience, accuracy in scanning, and adherence to front end standards. You will wear the Food Lion uniform, complete CBT training, and support store operations daily.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Smile and provide prompt, accurate and friendly service while engaging customers to create a positive shopping experience.
• Greet each customer and use their name whenever possible.
• Assist customers on how to use Self-checkouts properly including the hand scanner for a Fast and Easy checkout experience.
• Maintain alertness and call for assistance when needed to service customers per service standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Age requirements

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations

Job Requisition: 552141

Address: USA-NC-Tarboro-1110 Westen Blvd

Store Code: Store 01501 Front End (7225137)

At Food Lion, Associates are the most important assets to our organization. We want associates to have meaningful careers full of variety and challenges. Each associate contributes to the overall success of Food Lion, and in return, we strive to provide all associates with a fulfilling work experience and reward performance and commitment. We are committed to the professional development of our associates through on-the-job learning opportunities and training.

Job Description

Count on me - We know what to do, we make it easy, we do our part and we care!

Job Title: Self-Checkout Ambassador

Primary Purpose

To provide fast, easy, flexible and friendly service to our customers through the achievement of Food Lion customer service standards. To be friendly, courteous and cooperative with other store associates. Responsible for assisting the Customer Service Manager and the Assistant Customer Service Manager in maintaining standards according to Front End Standard Practices, maximizing sales through excellent customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Smile and provide prompt, accurate and friendly service while engaging customers to create a positive shopping experience
• Greet each customer and uses their name whenever possible
• Assist customers on how to use Self-checkouts properly including use of the hand scanner for a Fast and Easy checkout experience
• Respond timely to customer inquiries and self-checkout system notifications
• Monitor multiple self-checkouts for proper customer usage including the scanning of all items and the accurate scanning of each item
• Remind customers of items located on the bottom of the cart or items under baby seats prior to them completing the transaction
• When needed, assist in scanning the customer's order and provide instructions on payment
• Complete self-checkout voids, age restricted item verifications and any other SCO assist function in accordance with Front End Standard Practice
• Avoid personal conversations with other associates when customers are present
• Follow procedures in handling proper acceptance and payment processing at self-checkout for checks and coupons
• Maintain alertness and call for assistance when needed to service customers per service standards
• Engage and identify self-checkout customers needing assistance
• Is courteous and helpful to other associates and customers
• Wear the Food Lion uniform, complete with name badge, when on duty, has a neat and clean appearance while adhering to Food Lion dress code
• Collect and returns shopping carts from the self-checkout area
• Ensure the self-checkout area has a neat and clean presentation
• Report any self-checkout issues to the Customer Service Manager or MOD
• Adhere to all company guidelines, policies and standard practices
• Ability to perform troubleshooting steps on self-checkout as needed
• Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
• Notify QA of any cleaning issues or maintenance required on front end
• Successfully complete computer-based training (CBT) and training aid courses
• Ensure self-checkouts are supplied with proper bags
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use computers, smart devices, including the SCO mobile attendant, and other communication systems required to perform job functions
• Perform repetitive hand and arm motions
• Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. on occasion
• Pull or push up to 75 lbs. on occasion
• Stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances
• Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants/flowers and household cleaners
• Use hands to frequently/continuously to operate a variety of equipment such as self - checkout or cash register
• Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level
• Meet established volume activity standards for the position
• Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time
• Have sufficient visual ability to check ID cards, checks, invoices and any other mobile handheld devices

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

If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Recruiting Department at [e-mail]