Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Crest Plaza, North Cedar Crest Boulevard,Allentown

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is hiring Part-Time Sales Associates - Intermittent Liquor Store Clerks to join Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores. We seek friendly, motivated individuals who deliver top-notch customer service in a welcoming shopping environment.

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Work schedule features permanent, part-time hours with flexibility; typical shifts range from 4 to 8 hours, and weekly hours can reach up to 32.

Qualifications

• Necessary Special Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service, helping shoppers find what they need.
• Manage sales transactions with a computerized cash register.
• Unload shipments, stock shelves, and set up product displays.
• Receive, assemble, and pack wholesale customer orders, loading them into vehicles.
• Safely lift products - occasionally overhead or from a squatting position from the floor - weighing 30 to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 60 pounds, ensuring both personal safety and product protection.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Keep the store clean and organized.
• Utilize scanners, box cutters, dollies, carts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Follow all legal guidelines to ensure alcohol is sold only to customers who are legally permitted to buy it.
• Work in a friendly, team-oriented environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards.

Job description

Salary

$17.88 Hourly

Location

Lehigh County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Part-Time

Job Number

R-2026-61770-02060

Department

Liquor Control Board

Division

LC Str 3901

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Max Number of Applicants

25

Job Code

02060

Position Number

Multiple

Union

UFCW

Bargaining Unit

M1

Pay Group

LS02

Bureau / Division Code

Fine Wine & Good Spirits Store #3901

Bureau / Division

Retail Operations, Store Region 2

Worksite Address

Crest Plaza

Worksite Address 2

1516 N Cedar Crest Blvd

City

Allentown

Zip Code

18104

Contact Name

Nicholas Brown

THE POSITION

NOTE: This posting will close on 11/1/2026 or after 25 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic, customer-focused environment? The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is hiring Part-Time Sales Associates - Intermittent Liquor Store Clerks (ILSC) to join our Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores! We're seeking friendly, motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering top-notch customer service and creating a welcoming shopping experience.

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Part-Time Sales Associate, you'll be the face of our store - engaging with customers, assisting with sales, and contributing to a positive shopping atmosphere. If you enjoy a fast-paced retail environment, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your skills while benefiting from competitive pay, career advancement opportunities, and valuable experience. These positions are eligible for Affordable Care Act / Bronze Plan medical benefits from the first day of employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service, helping shoppers find what they need.
• Manage sales transactions with a computerized cash register.
• Unload shipments, stock shelves, and set up product displays.
• Receive, assemble, and pack wholesale customer orders, loading them into vehicles.
• Safely lift products - occasionally overhead or from a squatting position from the floor - weighing 30 to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 60 pounds, ensuring both personal safety and product protection.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Keep the store clean and organized.
• Utilize scanners, box cutters, dollies, carts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Follow all legal guidelines to ensure alcohol is sold only to customers who are legally permitted to buy it.
• Work in a friendly, team-oriented environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards.

If you're ready to put your customer service skills to work in an exciting retail setting, we'd love to hear from you!

• Learn more about working with us!
• Work Schedule and Additional Information:
• Permanent, part-time employment.
• Preferred availability: 24 to 32hours per week.
  • Store work hours and days are:
    • Monday through Saturday: 8:00am - 9:30pm.
    • Sunday: 10:00am - 7:30pm.
  • Flexible shifts are available, typically ranging from 4 to 8 hours per shift.
  • Availability on a rotating basis will be scheduled during the week and weekend with daytime and evening hours.
  • Schedule details may change due to the operational needs of the store; applicants may be required to work schedules not outlined above.
• Work hours: Work hours will vary. A minimum of 13 hours per week will be required with the ability to work more hours per week, depending on availability. Applicants interested in working additional shifts/hours above the minimum can discuss their availability with the General Manager. There is the opportunity to work up to 32 hours per week.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Store Location: You will be headquartered in the store listed at the top of this posting. You may be assigned to work in other stores within the county or district based on operational needs. Applications are non-transferrable - do not apply to this posting if you are not willing to work in the location listed above.
• Salary: The starting salary for this position for new Commonwealth employees is fixed at the minimum salary listed above and is not negotiable.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

• Necessary Special Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.