Sales Associate - Part time - Houghton

Jet Gas Corporation; Houghton (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Jet Stop Corporation in Iowa is seeking a dependable Part-Time Sales Associate to work weeknights and alternating weekends. You will greet customers, answer questions about fuel, store products, services, and promotions, and operate the POS system for cash, card, and mobile payments.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in cash handling, upselling when appropriate, and maintaining a clean, welcoming store environment in a fast-paced setting. On-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Basic math and cash handling abilities.
• Able to work weeknights and alternating weekends.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide prompt, friendly assistance.
• Answer questions about fuel, products, services, and promotions.
• Handle customer concerns professionally and escalate to management when needed.
• Take orders, upsell products when appropriate.
• Operate POS system to process cash, card, and mobile payments.
• Maintain store cleanliness and safety; restock as needed.
• Support inventory tasks and paperwork for deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and age-restricted product laws.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Jet Stop Corporation is a customer-focused fuel and convenience store provider committed to offering fast, friendly service and maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all customers. We pride ourselves on reliability, professionalism, and consistent service across all locations. We are looking for responsible and service-oriented individuals to join our growing team.

We are seeking a dependable and attentive Part-Time Sales Associate to work on weeknights and every other weekend. The ideal candidate is friendly, safety-conscious, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Greeting customers warmly and providing prompt, friendly assistance.
• Answering questions about fuel, store products, services, and promotions.
• Handling customer concerns professionally and referring issues to management when needed.
• Take customer orders, recommend products, and upsell when appropriate.
• Operating the POS system to accurately process cash, card, and mobile payments.
• Follow cash-handling procedures and prevent loss or theft.
• Prepare and serve food items while following food safety and company guidelines and recipes.
• Assist the manager in inventory control: receiving, pricing, and completing all paperwork pertaining to the merchandise delivered by vendors.
• Clean, maintain, and ensure all equipment is functioning properly and alert management to any issues that arise.

• Restock supplies, shelves, coolers, and merchandise displays.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the store, including the kitchen, sales floor, restrooms, and lot.
• Adhering to all Jet Stop Corporation safety rules, emergency procedures, and handbook policies.
• Maintaining awareness of potential hazards and reporting concerns immediately.
• Check IDs to ensure compliance with state and local laws regarding age-restricted products (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, lottery).
• Maintain a positive and organized workplace while collaborating with coworkers to meet store goals.

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous gas station, retail, or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic math skills and ability to operate a cash register.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay alert.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 30 lbs. for extended periods.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Must meet minimum age requirements for selling restricted products (tobacco, lottery, etc.), according to state laws.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Jet Stop Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.