Retail Cashier - Full/Day Time

Workstream; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Benefits

In Store Discount

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ace Hardware in Round Lake, IL is seeking a Head Cashier to oversee cashiers, manage receipts and money handling, and assist with daily store operations at the front end. The position emphasizes training, customer service, and adherence to store policies.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, with occasional travel and a non-exempt status. Join a community retailer focused on delivering excellent service and support to customers.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused approach to service and solving issues
• Attention to detail in cash handling and transactions
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with willingness to learn
• Spanish language skills a plus in verbal and written communication
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of store systems and procedures
• Maintains a positive, can-do attitude

Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they enter the store
• Lead by example and train cashiers
• Troubleshoot point-of-sale problems
• Perform register sales transactions quickly and accurately
• Manage front-end queues and staffing with backup cashiers
• Follow safety policies and housekeeping duties
• Promote Ace Rewards and B2B programs
• Assist with online and curbside orders
• Order and maintain register supplies
• Provide helpful service under pressure and handle customer complaints

Skills

Customer satisfaction

Attention to detail

Team player

Bilingual Spanish

18+ years old

Problem solving

Company systems knowledge

Positive attitude

Job description

Job Title: Full Time Cashier

Reports To: Store Manager and Assistant Manager

Pending FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed

Summary

Upholds the Core Values as set forth by Laskowski Ace Hardware. The primary responsibility for all positions is to Amaze Every Customer Every Time. The Head Cashier position is primarily responsible for the cashiers and for the receipt and disbursement of money for sales transactions for all Cashiers, assisting in daily operations at the register and que area of the store, and overseeing the training of all cashiers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure each customer receives outstanding service.
• Leads by example
• Greet customers as they enter the store
• Troubleshoot point-of-sale problems
• Effectively train and direct the activities of cashiers assigned to the front end and set the standard for customer service
• Ensure that associates assigned to the front end consistently follow all policies and procedures including established safety procedures; communicate issues to management
• Perform cash pulls, and make change orders per established policies
• Daily ensure that merchandise displays in the front-end area of the store remain clean, organized and well-stocked
• Ensure housekeeping duties are performed daily (sweeping, cleaning windows, dusting, straightening merchandise, sanitizing work areas, decluttering bulletin board, etc)
• Ensures customer lines are managed; calling for backup cashiers to assist when lines exceed 3 or more customers
• Ensure returned merchandise is restocked to the correct product location on the sales floor daily and that all damaged and defective merchandise is properly labeled
• Answer incoming telephone calls following company's guidelines, within 3 rings; professionally transfer the call to the correct person or department; immediately answer a call if it rings back; page over the PA system when necessary
• Tactfully and pleasantly work with customers
• Maintain awareness of all promotions and advertisements
• Perform register sales transactions quickly and accurately per established cash control procedures and customer service guidelines
• Perform other tasks as assigned from time to time by store management
• Solicit customers to open an Ace Rewards card or setup a B2B account, issue receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers
• Act as lead cashier with training and reviewing the work of cashiers
• Possibly assist with the work schedule of cashiers
• Promote Ace Rewards and B2B to all customers, and maintain all related supplies
• Assist with online and curbside orders
• Conduct Cashiers meetings; provide training and development of new associates in the assigned department
• Order and maintain all register supplies (bags, receipt paper, forms, pens, staplers,etc)
• Advise management when associates violate company policies
• Possibly assist management in the interviewing of new cashiers
• Relay communication to associates from management and vice versa
• Assist Customers with complaints, unless they require a manager
• Watch for shoplifters and take action, in line with company policy, that will discourage shoplifting
• Review and follow company policies and procedures
• Perform other assigned tasks as requested by management
• Provide motivation and leadership to associates in assigned department
• Always be patient and helpful under pressure with associates and customers
• Cooperate with others and work well as part of a retail team
• Provide and accept constructive suggestions and instructions
• Prioritize work to keep the department on task
• Maintain the queue including beverages and snack items

Required Knowledge,

• Customer satisfaction-oriented
• Attention to detail
• Solid team player with excellent interpersonal skills with a strong willingness to learn
• Bilingual (Spanish) verbal and written communication skills a plus
• At least 18 years old
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of company systems and procedures
• Positive attitude

Skills and Abilities

• Customer satisfaction-oriented
• Attention to detail
• Solid team player with excellent interpersonal skills with a strong willingness to learn
• Bilingual (Spanish) verbal and written communication skills a plus
• At least 18 years old
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of company systems and procedures
• Positive attitude

Pay & Perks

• 401(k) Benefits
• Ace Hardware Employee Perks
• In Store Discount
• Access to PerkSpot – an online discount service! Discounts for food, restaurants, cell services, electronics, entertainment, books, toys and more from well-known and local retailers
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Get your steps in daily

Work/Life Balance

• Shorter weekend and weekday hours compared to our competitors
• Family friendly environment
• Schedule posted two weeks in advance, so you can plan ahead

Learn, Develop, & Grow with us

• Strong training program that will empower each associate, all while growing their knowledge of the Hardware Industry!
• Lifelong skills in Do It Yourself projects for your home or your family's home
• Educational Tuition & Development Reimbursement

Ace Hardware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This

means that we consider all applicants for employment and employees eligible for

employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status,

gender, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or

physical disability, sexual orientation and/or any other characteristic

protected by law.

We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.