Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Greet customers in a friendly and professional manner as they enter the store. Respond promptly to customer questions, concerns, and requests. Provide guidance on store products, promotions, and policies.
• Sales Transactions: Accurately process customer purchases using the store’s point of sale system. Scan items, handle cash, credit, and debit transactions, issue receipts, and ensure pricing accuracy. Balance the cash drawer at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Product Knowledge: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products, brands, and promotions to assist customers effectively and maximize sales opportunities.
• Stocking and Merchandising: Restock shelves and displays as needed, ensuring products are neatly organized and appropriately labeled. Assist with the setup of seasonal and promotional displays.
• Inventory Control: Participate in regular inventory counts. Report discrepancies or low-stock items to the store manager.
• Store Cleanliness and Organization: Perform general cleaning duties—including sweeping, dusting, and sanitizing surfaces—to maintain a clean and inviting retail environment. Keep the checkout area tidy and organized.
• Loss Prevention: Monitor merchandise to prevent theft or damage. Follow store protocols for addressing suspicious activity or potential loss prevention issues.
• Team Collaboration: Work cooperatively with other staff members to ensure smooth store operations. Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to maintain high standards of service.
• Compliance: Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety standards, dress code, and health regulations.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform additional tasks as requested by management to support the overall success of the store.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting: Ability to lift and carry merchandise, boxes, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds regularly throughout the shift. Occasionally may be required to lift heavier items with assistance or equipment.
• Bending and Twisting: Frequent bending and twisting are required while stocking shelves, retrieving items from low or high storage areas, and assisting customers with merchandise. Employees must be able to safely bend at the knees and waist, as well as twist at the torso, as part of regular duties.
• Standing and Walking: Prolonged periods of standing and walking are typical during a shift, often on hard surfaces.
• Reaching and Grasping: Regular reaching above shoulder height or below waist level is required to access products and handle stock. Employees must have the manual dexterity to operate register systems and handle merchandise safely.
• Mobility: Ability to move safely and efficiently through the store, backroom, and storage areas, sometimes in tight or crowded spaces.
• Other Physical Demands: May need to push or pull carts, climb step stools or ladders, and handle repetitive tasks throughout the shift.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous retail or customer service experience is an asset but not required; on-the-job training provided.
• Strong communication skills with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Basic math skills and proficiency with electronic point of sale systems.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in cash handling and inventory tasks.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing demands in a dynamic environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Commitment to providing a positive customer experience and upholding company values.

Working Conditions

• The retail environment can be busy, especially during peak shopping hours or promotional events.
• Employees may be exposed to variable temperatures, noise levels, and crowds.
• Shifts may vary in length from part-time to full-time, with potential for overtime during peak periods.
• Breaks are provided according to company policy and local regulations.