Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $9.75 - $13.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Prescription coverage
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Employee Discounts
scholarships
Outdoor Recreation access

Job Description

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is a well-established grocery retailer headquartered in Tyler, Texas, with a rich presence through its five distinctive banners: Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's. Spanning more than 215 stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, BGC has built a strong reputation for not only providing quality grocery products but also fostering a deeply connected community among its customers and employees. Committed to inclusion and development, BGC emphasizes a supportive workplace culture that values each employee's contributions and offers a platform for personal and professional growth. The company positions itself as more than just a business by focusing on creating a workplace where everyone can thrive with ample growth opportunities, supportive teams, and a meaningful impact on the community.

The role of a Checkout Associate at BGC is crucial to ensuring an excellent customer experience at the front end of the store. The individual in this position will engage with customers directly, facilitating efficient checkout services to streamline the shopping process. Beyond handling transactions, this role includes physically assisting with bagging groceries and ensuring items are transported with care. The Checkout Associate is also responsible for locating products and conducting price verifications, making sure that customers have accurate and reliable information about their purchases. Mastery of cash register operations and tender policies is essential, as the role demands precision in handling various forms of payment including checks, credit, debit, coupons, EBT, and WIC.

Customer service is at the heart of this position, requiring the Checkout Associate to maintain a friendly demeanor, greet shoppers warmly, answer questions, and resolve complaints effectively and courteously. The role also emphasizes compliance and safety, as associates must adhere to company safety standards and local, state, and federal laws regarding the sale of restricted items such as tobacco, alcohol, and pharmaceuticals. Physical demands of the job include standing and walking for lengthy periods, lifting and maneuvering items up to 75 pounds, and precision tasks such as sorting and typing.

BGC also makes wellness and work-life balance a priority by offering comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage. The company respects the need for flexibility by providing paid time off for employees to recharge. Additionally, employees benefit from a 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, exclusive discounts, educational scholarships, and access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area. In joining BGC, employees become part of a larger family where their goals are uplifted, achievements celebrated, and their career journey supported every step of the way. This full-time or part-time position offers the chance to build a rewarding career within a proud, community-focused company dedicated to making a difference in the lives of its partners and customers alike.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 16 years of age required
  • TABC/LACT certification required where applicable
  • typically involves on the job training

Job Qualifications

  • Typically involves on the job training
  • minimum of 16 years of age required
  • TABC/LACT certification required where applicable
  • basic knowledge of cash register
  • basic knowledge of tender policies and procedures
  • basic mathematical and counting skills
  • ability to learn new technology systems, methods and processes
  • ability to remain courteous with customers at all times
  • ability to communicate effectively with customers and partners in written and verbal form
  • ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
  • ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
  • ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays

Job Duties

  • Ensures correct checkout totals for customers by properly weighing, keying, and scanning items
  • maintains accurate money count in register at all times
  • accesses or memorizes product codes and remains familiar with ad and special items
  • remains current on tender policies and procedures related to checks, credit, debit, coupons, EBT, WIC, AML, etc
  • maintains friendly and customer-service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions, locating and promoting products, and responding to complaints
  • promotes enrollment in Thank You Card program and assists customers with sign up process, where applicable
  • ensures groceries are bagged properly by putting like items together, limiting bag weight, preventing food cross-contamination, and ensuring customer receipt of all purchased items
  • takes precaution when handling objects to avoid damage to products, property, etc
  • ensures front-end racks, drink coolers and cleaning supply stations are stocked, cleaned, and presentable
  • maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures
  • complies with all Company policies and procedures
  • accountable for adhering to all local, state, and federal laws regarding sales of restricted items such as tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis-based and pharmaceutical products

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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