Store Clerk I

J&H Family Stores; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

J&H Family Stores in Carson, CA is seeking a store clerk to handle checkout duties, assist customers, and maintain organized merchandise. You will operate the POS system, verify ages for restricted items, balance the cash drawer, and ensure accurate transaction records in a fast-paced retail setting.

The role requires basic reading and math skills, weekend and holiday availability, and the ability to stand for long periods while lifting light loads. A strong customer-service mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and math ability; able to follow instructions.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English.
• Experience handling cash and interacting with customers in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides fast and friendly customer service
• Itemizes and totals purchases
• Verifies customer’s age on restricted items
• Collects payments and/or verifies credit acceptance
• Balances Cash Drawer
• Receives Merchandise
• Stocks shelves and cooler
• Controls Inventory and cash through proper transaction record keeping
• Performs light paperwork duties as assigned
• Maintains professional appearance and grooming standards as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Maintains Safe and Clean working environment

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS system

Teamwork

Inventory control

Physical stamina

Education

Some high school or equivalent

English literacy

Tools

POS terminal

Job description

Job description
Description

BROAD FUNCTIONS:

To obtain payments for goods while maintaining a high level of customer service.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides fast and friendly customer service
• Itemizes and totals purchases
• Verifies customer’s age on restricted items
• Collects payments and/or verifies credit acceptance.
• Balances Cash Drawer
• Receives Merchandise
• Stocks shelves and cooler
• Controls Inventory and cash through proper transaction record keeping
• Performs light paperwork duties as assigned
• Maintains professional appearance and grooming standards as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Maintains Safe and Clean working environment

CONTACT WITH OTHERS – Internal:

• Will have contact with other store clerks and managers on a daily basis

CONTACT WITH OTHERS – External

• CUSTOMERS
• Vendors

Requirements

Education:

• Some high school or equivalent with the ability to read and perform math.
• Ability to read, speak and understand English.

Experience:

• Ability to understand and implement written and verbal instruction.
• Ability to interact with customers on a friendly basis and work in a fast-paced environment

Availability:

• Must be available to work weekends and holiday

Physical:

• Must be able to work any area of the store when needed and to operate a computerized Point of Sale system/cash register.
• Position requires bending, standing, walking and repetitive use of hands and arms the entire workday.
• Must have the ability to lift 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Position requires the ability to handle exposure to extreme temperatures and cleaning chemicals.
• Must be able to work alone