Seasonal Associate

Ace Hardware Corporation; Augusta (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Retail Group in the United States is seeking a friendly Cashier to handle register transactions, process returns, greet customers, and provide fast, accurate checkout service.

You will balance the cash drawer, follow all cash register procedures, assist customers with store layout and product location, and help with stocking and pricing at the front end. The role emphasizes strong customer service and reliable cash handling in a busy retail environment.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Cashier experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process cash register transactions accurately.
• Balance cash drawer.
• Assist customers with store layout and product location.
• Maintain front-end checkout area and keep it clean.
• Assist with stocking and pricing of merchandise.

Skills

Customer service

Cashier experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

About Ace Retail Group

About Ace Retail Group Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema's Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG’s origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.

General Job Summary

The Cashier is responsible for register transactions involving the sale and/or return of merchandise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Customer Service
• Project a positive representation of Westlake Ace Hardware.
• Greet customers entering and throughout the store.
• Thank customers by name, when possible, when they are leaving the store.
• Project a friendly, outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as associates.
• Clear customer checkout lines quickly and efficiently.
• Answer and monitor all calls and pages promptly, courteously and effectively.
• Communicate any problem or issue that requires management assistance.
• Continually build product knowledge base and possess the ability to assist customers with store layout and product location.
• Assist in pricing, stocking, marking and bagging of merchandise.
• Register Operations
• Follow all cash register transaction procedures.
• Responsible for balancing of register drawer.
• Adhere to any Store Support Center program or promotion that may require implementation at the cash registers.
• Participate in store and Cashier meetings.
• Front End Appearance and Upkeep
• Keep the front end, including checkout areas and entrance doors neat and clean at all times.
• Face and dust front end.
• Assist with keeping impulse counters stocked and faced, rotate fresh merchandise in as seasons change.
• Ensure fresh ads are stocked in shopping carts at all times.
• Ensure forms and supplies are stocked at all times.
• Assist with decorating the front end according to the Store Support Center program.
• Call for cart pickups when necessary.
• Inform management when merchandise returns need to be put away.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Essential Requirements

Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others: WINNING - In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun. At Ace, we win through people- our strength is being helpful. EXCELLENCE - Excellence honors God and inspires people. We aspire to be the best, to continuously improve and to inspire others by giving the team our very best. LOVE - Love the people, love the work and love the results. INTEGRITY - For Ace to win, we need to be able to trust each other. And trust will require us to be honest, reliable, caring, of high character and of unquestioned ethics. GRATITUDE - We recognize that we are blessed to be in the business of serving others. HUMILITY - We strive for greatness with a humble, modest and respectful attitude. TEAMWORK - We will fight the natural tendency for control and credit in favor of collaboration and mutual success, recognizing that Together, we are Ace.

Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Cashier experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs) and climbing.

Compensation Details

$12.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ace Retail Group is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.