Job Summary: 

To deliver a great customer experience while providing our customers with accurate, friendly and efficient checkout service; to accurately scan, price and bag products; to collect proper payment; and to provide proper change if necessary. 

 Minimum Required Qualifications: 

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.

• Ability to perform basic math.

 • Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift. 

• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 50 lbs. 

• Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences. 

• Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties. 

• Ability to work in varying temperatures.

 • Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way. 

• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

 • Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies. 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Essential Job Functions: 

Performance of the essential functions of this position require the Associate to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. 

These functions include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment.

• Keep floor clear of debris and spills. 

• Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Front-End operation.

 • Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards, and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations.

 • Dress and groom according to Company policy, including uniform, name badge and hat. 

• Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance. 

• Understand operation of cash register and follow all cash handling procedures. 

• Accurately identify and scan product under correct department (when necessary). 

• Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs. and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs. 

• Check prices, and be knowledgeable about location of items in store. 

• Accurately and quickly collect proper payment and provide proper change. 

• Process all forms of payments (i.e., cash, credit, checks, EBT, WIC, Rain checks, coupons, vouchers, gift cards, etc) in accordance with Company guidelines. • Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers. 

• Properly bag customer's orders safely and efficiently. 

• Handle damaged or return-to-stock products according to Company policy, with priority attention given to refrigerated, perishable items, and sell by date. 

• Recognize and be knowledgeable about various types of products carried in the store, including produce items. 

• Stand at register station for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day.

 • Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Front-End operations.

• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately. 

• Complete all applicable department training programs. 

• Maintain punctual and regular attendance. 

• Work overtime as assigned.

• Work cooperatively with others.