Cashier

We are looking to add a Utility Store Clerk to our Convenience Store team!

If you are looking for an engaging position that allows you to interact with a wide variety of customers and work in a dynamic environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.  This role will be based out of Longview but will support all of our Cowlitz and Columbia County Flyways Stores. 

We offer an industry-leading benefits package for all of our full-time positions 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, Optional FSA
• Optional Medical Waive Bonus
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, and AD&D
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid Time Off, 80 hours per year
• Working Holiday Pay
• Volunteer Employee Program – get paid to volunteer!
• Employee Fuel Discount Account
• Profit Sharing Program
• Wellness Program Incentives
• Recognition & Reward Program
• Team Member Referral Bonus

Position Summary:

As our Utility Convenience Store Clerk, you will have a passion for customer service. The ideal candidate works well with different personality types, enjoys helping others, and upholds a strong sense of cleanliness and organization. Responsible to consistently role model our Core Values.

Essential Position Functions and Responsibilities:

• Rings up customer purchases and receive payments for product sold- whether by cash, check, credit cards, or automatic debits.
• Issues receipts to customers for products bought; make necessary refunds, credits, or change to customers.
• Helps customers by making available information on products, and their benefits.
• Maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with the public, especially customers and with co-workers. Address customer concerns.
• Keeps records of transaction totals and maintain confidentiality of company sales and records.
• Accurately complete shift reports, temperature check reports, etc.
• Complies reports when filling in for Store Managers and or store leads.
• Accurately verifies cash drawer count at start of every shift.
• Greets customers as they enter the store premises and as they leave.
• Ensures that the checkout area is always clean and in order.
• Stocks shelves in the store which includes price tags on each item on the shelf and checks for expired items.
• Operates car wash (if applicable).
• Empties trash cans using required safety equipment.
• Properly cleans and sanitizes restrooms (including uncomfortable messes).
• Monitors entire lot for trash.
• Provides on-the-job training when asked.
• Computes every transaction.
• Potential to do bank runs in absence of store manager and or store lead.
• Availability for all shifts with reasonable notice.
• Complete any other duties as assigned.

Critical Core Competencies and Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skill
• Must be highly organized with strong ability to multi-task
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing environment; agile, flexible, and resilient
• Good customer service skills
• Basic math skills: The cashier must have a fair knowledge of basic calculations
• Excellent communication skills: This position involves interaction with the public and as such requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow directions
• Ability to get tasks done with little or no supervision
• Ability to operate cash register and work with numbers
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Must be available to move amongst multiple store sites.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• 1 year of related work experience 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous work experience as a store clerk is strongly desired

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations (note if Required or Preferred):

• Valid Drivers license
• Valid car insurance
• Have or be able to obtain a food handlers card at start of position
• Attend Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training
• Attend and pass any other required training

Equipment and Software Requirements:

• The convenience store cashier should have the ability to operate the computer system and other necessary IT gadgets

Position Location/Working Conditions/Equipment

• Customer Locations
• Exposure to chemicals such as cleaning/disinfecting agents
• On-Call
• Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements
• Exposure to moving machinery
• Outdoors
• Possible inclement weather

Physical Requirements

• Typically standing or walking generally up to 4 hours at a time
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement
• Occasional lifting (40 lbs.)

Equipment

• Cash Register