What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cashiers position at Associated Grocers of New England?
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude in interactions with both customers and colleagues.
- Accurately scan and process customer items, ensuring a smooth checkout experience.
- Efficiently bag customer purchases, prioritizing organization and care.
- Maintain a well-stocked cashier station with the necessary supplies to avoid disruptions.
- Handle cash transactions responsibly, ensuring accurate balancing of the register at the end of each shift.
- Adhere to all company safety and security protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation to uphold operational efficiency and hygiene standards.
- Greet customers warmly and thank them sincerely upon completing their transactions.
- Retrieve carts promptly to ensure availability for customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication) are required to process payments, provide correct change, and handle transactions accurately.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and creating a positive shopping experience.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in basic English to assist customers and complete transaction accurately.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure pricing accuracy and proper handling of cash, credit, and digital payments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a typical retail work environment, requiring:
- Frequent lifting, pushing, carrying, ad pulling of weights between 20-40 lbs., with occasional lifting over 40 lbs.
- Standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and walking (10%).
- Frequent kneeling, bending, and reaching above and below waist level.
- Working in various temperature environments, including outside (2% of the time) and inside (98%):
- Outdoor cart retrieval
- Receiving areas with occasional humidity or wet flooring
- Hard tile/cement flooring and anti-fatigue mats.
- Required: Closed-toe footwear and various cleaning supplies
- Machines, Tools, and Equipment used: Cashier register, occasional use of box cutter.
