What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cashier / Customer Service position at Nelson's Meats Inc.?
Benefits:
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
Are you a friendly, detail-oriented professional who loves creating positive customer experiences? Nelson’s is looking for a reliable, experienced Cashier to join our team. As the first and last person our customers interact with, you play a vital role in ensuring every shopping experience is efficient, professional, and welcoming.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Service: Greet customers warmly upon arrival and departure, answer questions, resolve complaints, and provide an excellent, positive shopping experience.
- Transaction Management: Process payments (cash, credit, EBT) accurately, issue receipts/refunds, and maintain a balanced cash drawer at the end of every shift.
- Store Operations: Assist with bagging items, light stocking duties, answering phones, taking phone orders, and maintaining a clean, organized checkout area.
- Safety & Integrity: Adhere to all safety protocols, help identify potential shoplifting, and report any transaction discrepancies immediately.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a cashier/retail role. Experience in identifying loss prevention/shoplifting signs is highly preferred.
- Reliability: You are dependable, punctual, and have a positive, \"people-first\" attitude.
- Skills: Strong math, communication, and time management skills. You are comfortable using electronic registers and point-of-sale systems.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 30 lbs independently (up to 40 lbs with assistance when needed).
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Schedule & Availability
- Status: Hourly, Part-Time (25–35 hours/week).
- Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Sunday & Monday).
- Requirements: Must be available for afternoon shifts, with mandatory availability on Fridays and Saturdays. Additional hours may be required during peak periods and holidays.
Why You’ll Succeed Here
You are a great fit for this role if you are dependable, adaptable, and truly enjoy interacting with people. We value teammates who are proactive, maintain high standards of personal hygiene, and represent Nelson’s with a professional attitude at all times.