Store Associate

CVS Health; Newland (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical plan options

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A major retail health provider in Newland seeks a full-time Store Associate to deliver outstanding customer service and manage inventory effectively. The role requires performing cashier duties, assisting pharmacy personnel, and maintaining a welcoming store environment. Preferred candidates have previous retail experience and must be at least 16 years old. Competitive pay ranging from $15 to $19 per hour along with diverse benefits including medical plans and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age.
• Previous experience in a retail or customer service setting is preferred.
• Ability to remain upright for extended periods and lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide differentiated customer service by anticipating needs and resolving issues.
• Perform cashier duties accurately, handling transactions with precision.
• Maintain the sales floor by restocking shelves and managing inventory.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Retail knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Position Summary

Retail Store Associates play a meaningful role within the CVS Health family. We shape the future of health care for people, businesses, and communities. With your talents and expertise you can help us play a more active and supportive role in each person’s unique healthcare needs. Join our team of thousands as we positively impact millions—one customer at a time. The Retail Store Associate position provides an opportunity to excel in a growing, high‑impact, customer‑focused role, working independently or as a member of a team, to positively impact the lives of others.

Essential Functions

• Providing differentiated customer service by anticipating customer needs, demonstrating compassion and care in all interactions, and actively identifying and resolving potential service issues.
• Focusing on the customer by giving a warm and friendly greeting, maintaining eye contact, and offering help locating additional items when needed.
• Accurately performing cashier duties—handling cash, checks and credit card transactions with precision while following company policies and procedures.
• Maintaining the sales floor by restocking shelves, checking in vendors, updating pricing information and completing inventory management tasks as directed by the store manager.
• Supporting opening and closing store activities, when needed.
• Providing customer support to all departments, including photo and beauty, ensuring departments are fully stocked and operational while remaining current with all updated services and tools.
• Assisting pharmacy personnel when needed, including working regular shifts in the pharmacy as part of opportunities for growth and career development.
• Embracing and advocating for new CVS services and loyalty programs that support our purpose of helping people on their path to better health.

Required Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age.

Physical Requirements

• Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Lifting and exerting up to 35 lbs of force occasionally, up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force regularly to move objects to and from, including overhead lifting.
• Visual acuity sufficient to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts/details.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail or customer service setting.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent. Preferred but not required.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

$15.00 - $19.00

Benefits

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No‑cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Application Deadline

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/26/2026

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.