Retail Clerk

Job Title:         Retail Clerk

Department:    Gift Shop 

Reports To:      Gift Shop Supervisor/Manager 

FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt

Starting Rate:  $16.00 per hour

Status:             Part Time

License Type:   Work Permit

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

SUMMARY: Obtains or receives merchandise, totals bill, accepts payment, and makes change for customers in retail store by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Exhibits a friendly, helpful and courteous manner when dealing with our guests and fellow associates.
• Stocks shelves, counters, or tables with merchandise.
• Sets up advertising displays or arranges merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
• Stamps, marks, or tags price on merchandise.
• Obtains merchandise requested by customer or receives merchandise selected by customer.
• Answers customer's questions concerning location, price, and use of merchandise.
• Totals price and tax on merchandise purchased by customer to determine bill.
• Accepts payment and makes change.
• Wraps or bags merchandise for customers.
• Cleans shelves, counters, or tables.
• Removes and records amount of cash in register at end of shift.
• Calculates sales discount to determine price.
• Keeps record of sales, prepares inventory of stock, and orders merchandise.
• Other duties as assigned gift shop supervisor.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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 ability required to successfully complete the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.  While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand.   The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.   The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.  The position exists in a casino work environment where there is regular and frequent exposure of the associate to noise and cigarette smoke from the casino floor.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must obtain and maintain a St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Gaming Work Permit which requires a criminal background check to be used solely for employment purposes. Successful candidates for employment must submit to and pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed. In case of a positive result, the candidate is not eligible for employment with the Mohawk Gaming Enterprises. Employment will not begin until process is complete.

NATIVE PREFERENCE: The Mohawk Gaming Enterprise utilizes a Native American preference policy in hiring, training, and promotion. When there is a job opening or training opportunity, the Gaming Enterprise will evaluate all candidates for the position and will select the most qualified candidate. In the event two or more candidates meet all of the job requirements and have substantially similar qualifications, the Gaming Enterprise will utilize the preference policy to make the final determination on who will be offered the opportunity or position. When preference is utilized, first priority will be given to enrolled members of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Second priority will be given to members of other federally recognized Tribal Nations and/or First Nations citizens from Canada. All other individuals will be third priority.

“The Mohawk Gaming Enterprise is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.”