What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Teller position at Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution?
Description
Tellers interact with most Bank customers and thus are responsible for reflecting the core values of the Bank to ensure that bank customers have a positive banking experience. The teller is also responsible for accurately processing transactions, identifying customer needs, suggesting Bank products and services or referring the customer to other Bank personnel.
Essential Functions:
- Provides professional, courteous and efficient service to all customers. Makes eye contact, learns and uses the customer’s name.
- Understands and resolves customer inquiries or refers customers to other Bank personnel for solutions.
- Maintains a strong knowledge of the Bank’s deposit products and services, gaining knowledge through experience, education and training.
- Makes product suggestions based on the customer’s needs and makes referrals to other Bank personnel as needed.
- Accepts and accurately processes all Bank transactions.
- Negotiates checks and places holds within established limits.
- Balances cash drawer at the end of shift and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor.
- Exhibits strong commitment to confidentiality.
- Complies with and remains current with federal and state banking regulations, as well as with all bank and branch policies and procedures.
- Performs other miscellaneous duties or special assignments as required or assigned.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Effectively prioritizes work.
- Eagerly accepts new challenges. Understands that each day may be different and adapts to change accordingly.
- Attends all required meetings and training.
Working Conditions:
- Physical surroundings are generally pleasant and comfortable with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
- Frequent lifting of one to ten pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Extensive operation of computers and other office equipment requiring dexterity and coordination and frequent use of hands.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Detail oriented while working in a changing environment.
- Good time management skills; plans and prioritizes work, sets and accomplishes goals and assignments on time, while meeting all requirements.
- Working knowledge of Windows based applications.
- Ability to read/see documents and computer screens, to communicate in person and via the telephone and to use a computer and other office equipment.
- Is dependable and conforms to punctuality and attendance standards.
- One year experience handling cash in a customer service position preferred.
- Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others, focusing upon the attainment of bank goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork.
- Flexibility with varying schedules.
- Must be able to travel to bank locations.