Seasonal Retail Associate — Fast, Customer-Driven Shifts

Kohl's; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohl's in Des Moines, IA is hiring for an Associate role to deliver outstanding customer service at the point of sale. You will greet customers, operate the cash register, scan items, bag merchandise and handle payments, while upholding Kohl’s standards of speed, accuracy and courtesy.

This position emphasizes teamwork, integrity and flexibility—availability on days, nights, weekends, and holidays—and offers opportunities to learn POS procedures, contribute to inventory accuracy and support

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail.
• Verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• No retail experience required.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services, operate a cash register, scan items, bag merchandise and properly handle different methods of payment
• Accurately and efficiently execute point of sale and customer service standards based on company guidelines providing courteous, friendly, fast and efficient service
• Meet or exceed individual goals (e.g., credit, loyalty)
• Support inventory accuracy through accurate completion of all required point of sale and merchandise disposition practices
• Support the training process for new hires on the service team, including teaching process best practices, proper point of sale procedures, using available tools and resources while meeting Kohl’s brand standards
• Participate in daily service processes (e.g., register and cash balancing, change orders, replenish supplies)
• Acting with integrity, honesty and fostering teamwork in an engaged and inclusive culture
• Exercising good judgment and discernment when making decisions; taking appropriate partners as needed
• Demonstrating a customer service mindset, anticipating customer needs and satisfactorily resolving issues
• Accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
• Following company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Maintaining adherence to company safety policies for the safety of all associates and customers
• Receiving, understanding and proactively responding to direction from supervisors/managers and other company personnel
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Age 16+

Flexible hours

Job description

Kohl's in Des Moines, IA is hiring for an Associate role to deliver outstanding customer service at the point of sale. You will greet customers, operate the cash register, scan items, bag merchandise and handle payments, while upholding Kohl’s standards of speed, accuracy and courtesy.

This position emphasizes teamwork, integrity and flexibility—availability on days, nights, weekends, and holidays—and offers opportunities to learn POS procedures, contribute to inventory accuracy and support