Teller - Part Time

First Interstate Bank; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

First Interstate Bank in Hood River, Oregon, is seeking a Teller responsible for daily transactions at both lobby and drive-up locations. Candidates will deliver outstanding client service, manage cash handling accurately, and identify opportunities for cross-selling banking products.

Preferred qualifications include a High School Diploma and experience in cash handling. Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential. Join our diverse and inclusive team committed to providing support and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cash handling role preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process deposits, loan payments, and cash withdrawals.
• Answer client questions and process additional transactions.
• Identify cross-sell and referral opportunities.

Skills

Cash handling

Mathematical aptitude

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The Teller will be responsible for daily teller transactions in both the lobby and drive‑up locations of the branch, delivering outstanding client service and developing client relationships by recognizing referral opportunities for additional products and lines of business.

Responsibilities

• Provide client account services by processing deposits and loan payments, cashing checks, processing savings withdrawals, recording night and mail deposits, selling cashier’s checks, and redeeming savings bonds.
• Answer client questions in person and over the telephone and process additional transactions as needed, including preparing currency transaction reports.
• Identify cross‑sell and referral opportunities by informing clients of new services and product promotions, determining client needs, and directing clients to a banker.
• Use 360View to record activities, incidents, and referrals to business partners and other lines of business.
• Process consumer credit card applications and complete special client requests such as closing accounts, ordering checks, exchanging foreign currency, providing special statements or copies, completing referrals, and performing safe‑deposit box procedures.
• Reconcile cash drawer by verifying transactions, counting and packaging currency and coin, submitting excess cash and mutilated currency to the vault custodian, and maintaining appropriate cash supplies.
• Comply with bank operations and security procedures, including participating in dual‑control functions, maintaining client traffic surveys, auditing other teller currency, and assisting in certification of proof.
• Maintain client confidence and protect bank operations by keeping information confidential and alerting others to potential breaches.
• Enhance job knowledge by attending training sessions and contributing to client service and bank success through welcoming new requests and supporting team members.
• Demonstrate basic product knowledge and proficiency with client‑facing systems, complete work accurately with minimal errors, and participate in volunteer activities and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required; experience in a cash handling role preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong mathematical aptitude, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Physical ability to handle frequent lifting up to 25 lbs, frequent handling, hearing, talking, walking, and occasional standing, sitting, and noise tolerance.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The job requires frequent handling of cash and currency, frequent hearing, frequent talking, walking, occasional standing and sitting, and occasional noise level of moderate intensity. Typical work hours vary based on scheduling and business need; regular and predictable attendance is required. Travel may be required as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

First Interstate Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce and a barrier‑free employment process. Employment is based solely on an individual’s merit and qualifications directly related to the position. The company provides reasonable accommodations to meet the obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.