Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $18.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
fully employer paid medical plan option
Fully employer paid life insurance
Medical assistance insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Job Description
This job opening is available within a prominent retail establishment that operates under the G&M corporate standards, known for delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a welcoming environment. The company is deeply committed to fostering a workspace that values safety, cleanliness, teamwork, and outstanding customer interactions. Their retail stores emphasize operational excellence and uphold regulations across local, state, and federal domains to ensure compliance and reliability in all facets of store management and customer engagement. These stores provide a variety of services, including the sale of food items, tobacco, alcohol, lottery tickets, and convenience merchandise, alongside fuel sales.\n\nThe position available is a full-time retail associate role reporting to the Store Manager, characterized by hourly compensation and a non-managerial status. This influential role is central to the daily operations of the store where the employee is expected to meet preset corporate service standards and handle multiple tasks with efficiency and accuracy. The associate will be responsible for greeting and assisting customers, operating the Point of Sale (POS) systems for sales transactions, maintaining store cleanliness inside and out, and adhering to product safety and freshness inspections. The role demands someone who is proactive in supporting all promotions, managing cash and payment methods correctly, and actively contributing to a positive and productive work atmosphere. Responsibilities extend beyond frontline sales to operational duties such as stocking shelves, checking product expiration dates, preparing hot food items, cleaning equipment, and following safety protocols.\n\nEmployees in this role are key contributors to the brand's reputation and customer retention by delivering precise and friendly service, maintaining the store’s physical condition, and collaborating effectively with colleagues. The company also emphasizes employee welfare through a comprehensive benefits package including fully employer-paid medical plans, life insurance, dental and vision plans, and 401(k) options. This ensures that associates receive both competitive compensation and support for their health and financial future. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and computer skills, and have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. They must be flexible with their availability, adaptive to various duties from barista services to inventory control, and capable of maintaining rigorous standards of safety and hygiene. This comprehensive approach makes the retail associate role an engaging and multifaceted job suitable for individuals seeking growth and stability in retail environments fully aligned with corporate ethics and standards.
Job Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to stand and/or walk for entire shift
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds from ground to waist level
- Ability to bend at waist with some twisting during workday
- Ability to work with arms bent all day
- Ability to stoop, kneel, and/or crouch while working
- Ability to push and pull with arms up to a force of 20 pounds (i.e., utilizing a hand truck)
- Ability to grasp, reach and manipulate objects with hands throughout workday
- Food Handlers Permit, if required by store/county
- Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) in English
- Have open availability to work all shifts as needed at home store and other stores within district when the need arises
Job Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Excellent computer skills / competency in PDI Enterprise POS (evaluation required)
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn simple tasks quickly and work with little or no supervision
- Basic math skills
- Food Handlers Permit, if required by store/county
- Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) in English
- Have open availability to work all shifts as needed at home store and other stores within district when the need arises
Job Duties
- Take measures to preserve the safety of employees and all others in the work location
- Operate POS (cash register and fuel console) precisely and accurately manage money and other types of payment received for product sold
- Enter all transactions into the register, accept payments and account for all funds
- Conduct sales transactions accurately and quickly
- Perform the following service transactions in accordance with company policy: credit card transactions, manufacturer coupon redemption, vendor check-in, alcohol, tobacco and lottery sales, and fast-food sales
- Check identification for alcohol, tobacco, and lottery products according to company policy
- Actively participate in all sales promotions and other campaigns
- Practice suggestive selling and build customer relations
- Be aware of sales goals and performance against those goals
- Review and adhere to all city, county, state, and federal laws affecting store operations
- Always maintain a neat personal appearance and wear company uniform and name tag
- Preparation of hot food items in accordance with current procedures as designated by Store Manager
- This may include preparing food, brewing fresh coffee, maintaining condiment bar, monitoring fresh food availability, and other duties assigned by the Store Manager
- Ensure that the store is free of litter and spills and that all equipment is sanitized and free of dirt, as well as ensuring that all equipment is in working condition
- Maintain a neat and clean store inside and out
- Sweep floors and spot mop as well as clean mop water as needed and before changing shifts
- Wipe down Fuel Delivery area using orange safety vest and cones
- wipe down pumps and change outside water/trash when needed
- Ensure restroom is spot checked often and restocked when needed
- Perform regular cleaning of counter surfaces, store equipment, trash (inside and out), floors and all other duties as assigned by Store Manager while using appropriate cleaning/safety equipment
- Front Face Cooler and Hydrazone as well as dust merchandise
- Clean all station windows, straighten, and organize backroom supplies and equipment as needed
- Receive product deliveries from vendors: move, sort, and stack cases using proper lift techniques
- Stock shelves with new merchandise, this includes Front face cooler, Hydrazone and entire store as needed
- Wipe down all counters, food warmers, microwaves and keep all trays clean (No liquid)
- Re-stock merchandise as needed to ensure there are no holes or sparse shelves
- Conduct daily inspections of perishable products to check code dates (freshness) and proper rotation
- Perform regular cleaning of counter surfaces, store equipment, empty trash and check restrooms as needed
- Follow company policy on robbery/violence prevention and safety
- Review and adhere to store safety/emergency procedures – critical telephone numbers and incident reporting forms and protocol e.g., MySupport
- Participate in all store sales building, customer service, and team-building activities
- When working a Barista shift, act as back up to cashier, conduct sales transactions accurately and quickly
- Brew fresh coffee every 2 hours (set timers), maintain condiment bar, monitoring fresh food availability
- When working the night shift as 3rd shift, clean drains, sweep and mop entire floor as well as clean mop water as needed and before changing shifts
- Deep clean restroom
- sock and clean walls and floor
- Completely clean and fill all machines, including hot food warmer and conventional oven, creamer machine, fountain machine, coffee pots etc.
- Prepare for the morning rush by ensuring fresh coffee is brewed as well as the creamer machine is clean and restocked
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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