Fulltime Liquor Store Clerk

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Come join the crew at Northbound Liquor Store! The City of Elk River is seeking candidates for a fulltime Liquor Store Clerk position. The FT Liquor Store Clerk serves as a cashier and stock handler. This is a 40 hour/week position and eligible for benefits. The City provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, STD/LTD insurances, flex spending plan, Public Sector Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), generous leave plans, including ESST, free Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) service, Pension through the MN Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), and more for qualified employees.

Hours of work include afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Availability on holidays is also required. See information about the work schedule in the detailed job description. Must be 21 years of age or older.

The expected starting wage is $24.45 an hour. (2026 salary range $24.45-$32.60/hr.).

An online application must be completed for consideration. The application deadline is Tuesday, July 21, 2026, no later than 11:59 PM.

If you require accommodation with the application process, call 763.635.1000 and ask for HR.
The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Full-time Liquor Store Clerk Position Description

Essential Functions

1. Performs cashier duties.
   1. Rings up sales, receives payment, gives change, provides petty cash services.
   2. Performs miscellaneous maintenance duties to maintain a clean store and orderly merchandise appearance.
2. Performs inventory management activities.
   1. Moves merchandise and stock, unloads deliveries, moves stock to and from the storeroom; inspects and verifies incoming stock.
   2. Stocks merchandise on shelves, in coolers and on displays. 
3. Performs other Liquor Store duties.
   1. Makes bank deposits.
   2. Prepares daily cash reports.
   3. Supervises Part-time Liquor Store Clerk employees in absence of Liquor Store Manager.
4. Performs other essential job duties.
   1. Regular and timely work attendance.
   2. Follows all safety procedures.
   3. Participates in safety training.

 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of state and local liquor laws.
• Skill in operating a cash register and 10-key calculator.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to quickly and accurately make change.
• Ability to communicate with the public.
• Ability to attend seminars and classes as directed.
• Ability to work a variety of hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to learn and operate computer based inventory management system.

Minimum Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One-year retail cashier experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Preferred Qualifications                                           

• Municipal Liquor Store experience.

Physical Requirements 

Physical Requirement                                        Frequency
ESSENTIAL
Lift 50 pounds to waist level and carry           Daily
Standing or Walking                                           Daily
Bending or Stooping                                          Daily
Crouching or Kneeling                                       Daily
Twisting/Turning                                                 Daily
Lifting Objects Above Shoulder                        Daily
Lifting Objects Waist to Shoulder                     Daily
Lifting Objects Knee to Waist                            Daily
Lifting Objects Floor to Knee                             Daily
Carrying Objects                                                  Daily
Exposure to Irritants/Fumes                             Daily
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals                  Daily
Exposure to Temperature Extremes                Daily
Exposure to Vibrations                                       Daily
Exposure to Noise                                               Daily
Requires Good Vision                                         Daily
Requires Good Hearing                                     Daily
Requires Sense of Touch                                   Daily
Requires Large Motor Skills                              Daily
Requires Fine Motor Skills                                 Daily
Requires Depth Vision                                        Daily
Requires Peripheral Vision                                Daily
Requires Far Vision                                             Daily
Requires Near Vision                                          Daily

Work Schedule
This is a 40 hour per week position. Hours of work will be 3 - 4 evenings (2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.), 2 - 3 mid-shift (10:00/11:00 a.m. to 6:00/7:00 p.m.), and Sundays as needed. Availability on holidays is also required. Employees must be flexible to work based on business needs.

This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River’s discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time.

This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.

Application Deadline:  Tuesday, July 21, 2026, no later than 11:59 PM

Salary : $24 - $33