Eldredge Lumber & Hardware is a progressive family run company serving Southern Maine and beyond since 1937. Candidates for cashier must have excellent customer service skills, an eye for detail, and love working for a growing company that cares about its employees and the community they work in. Qualified applicants must have exceptional customer service skills and be able to work independently in a fast-paced work environment. They offer hands on in-depth training and onboarding to everyone and encourage those with any customer service experience to apply. Eldredge Lumber offers a competitive wage and benefits package. Applications can be found online at www.eldredgelumber.com or at the store located at 627 Rt 1 York, Maine 03909.

Position Summary:

The Cashier Associate position is responsible for the point of sale operations of our store and plays a key role in providing amazing customer service by engaging the customer, being knowledgeable about product locations, and maintains a continual understanding of Eldredge and Ace promotional sales and programs. This position also backs up the Hardware Sales Associates with merchandising, pricing, and product location assistance. This position's work schedule is a Thursday through Monday schedule 6:45am to 4pm.

Essential Duties:

● Greet all customers that come into the store or that are within 10 feet from your position.

● Provide excellent customer service to all customers with passion and enthusiasm.

● Recommend appropriate solutions and add-on sale items for customers projects.

● Perform all tasks/projects in the store including such activities as cashiering, merchandising, inventory, pricing, store restocking, store cleanliness, sales, and operating equipment.

● Source product via approved vendors and process special orders for customers using best store practices.

● Maintain awareness of all promotions and advertisements.

● Solicit customers to open an Ace Rewards card.

● Accurately and efficiently ring up customers on cash registers.

● Issue receipts, refunds, credits or change that is due to our customers.

● Maintain an orderly appearance of all areas and ensure store supplies and merchandise are stocked.

● Work with the management team to achieve established sales and productivity goals.

● Assist in maintaining the good working condition of store equipment.

● Ensure that end-caps, dump bins and feature displays are properly merchandised, priced, and maintained. Notice incorrect retail practices, and correct them immediately.

● Practice professional workplace etiquette amongst fellow coworkers in person, on the phone, and walkie talkies.

● Answer phone calls, and provide phone operator and contractor counter backup coverage.

● Attend mandatory meetings and events coordinated by supervisors and management.

● Comply and uphold all company policies and safety procedures in the company handbook.

● Other responsibilities, tasks, and projects as assigned by the store management team.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Computer Skills:

Must be proficient with using computers, their applications, and other technological equipment in the purview of a retail setting. This includes but is not limited to: Windows OS, Excel, Outlook, Word, Chrome, online shopping interfaces, point of sale systems, printers, and handheld scan guns.

Physical Demands:

The minimum physical requirements for this position include:

● Lifting at least 10 to 20 lbs on a routine basis; lifting may exceed 50 lbs in certain instances;

● Bending, climbing and twisting are routine; the position requires the ability to retrieve, stock, and move product;

● Manual dexterity; working with cash registers and computers, assembly of some products; ability to quickly make appropriate change for customers

● The ability to see and read product labels, dispense product knowledge, and communicate with our customer base.

● Ability to stand and walk in a store consistently for up to 4 hours or more at a time.

● Ability to physically handle all merchandise purchased by customers to scan, bag and place back in the customers shopping cart.

● Move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store, which entails lifting and performing all functions as set for in the sales associate job description.

● Ability to restock all shelves with product and ability to clean and dust all shelves daily.

● Ability to move stock with carts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks daily.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• York, ME 03909: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person