Associate - C-Store (Ashaway, RI) (Full-Time)

POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE / CASHIER (FT or PT)

DEPARTMENT: AG CONVENIENCE STORES -Northeast

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT / HOURLY

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cashier Associate will process customers of retail store/station in a manner that enhances the business and maintaining the facility while on duty to support the process of customer satisfaction and sales growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assures good customer relations; greets customers and assists them in a friendly and helpful manner. Responds to customer inquiries or concerns within established guidelines.

  • Operates cash register, promotes sales and assures control and accountability of all company inventory and cash control within company guidelines.

  • Cleans, stocks and/or maintains the following internal property: Check out area, cooler/freezers/equipment, fast food counter/equipment, shelves, displays, floors, windows, backroom and restrooms.

  • Cleans, stocks and/or maintains the following external property: Sidewalks, drives, pump islands, displays, air machines, ice machine. Regularly measures the fuel tanks using a dip stick.

  • Participates in team efforts to achieve store or company goals.

  • Performs duties in a safe manner and follows safety policies and practices.

  • Follow AG uniform and grooming standards and policies.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

  • Open availability to work weekends and holidays and varying shifts at times.

  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

  • Ability to stay prolonged periods of time standing and walking throughout the retail space.

  • Ability to provide exceptional customer service.

  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

  • Open availability to work weekends and holidays and varying shifts at times.

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