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Cashier - Chula Vista S/C

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.00 - $21.25
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
term life insurance
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
401(k) with Company Match
associate discount

Job Description

JCPenney is a renowned American retail company with a rich history spanning over 120 years. It stands as a premier shopping destination catering to diverse, working American families, offering a wide array of fashion, apparel, home goods, beauty products, and jewelry. With a commitment to inclusivity and value, JCPenney meets customers' everyday needs while helping them celebrate special occasions in style. The company operates more than 650 stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico and maintains a significant presence online through jcp.com. JCPenney also enhances the shopping experience by providing personal services such as salons, portrait studios, and optical centers. Employing around 50,000 associates worldwide, JCPenney is deeply engaged in community and customer connections, leveraging its iconic brand to serve and evolve with its audience.

As a Cashier at JCPenney, you hold a critical role responsible for ensuring a seamless and engaging customer service and sales experience at the point of sale. This position involves maintaining high checkout standards, assisting in daily operations including Omnichannel services, recovery tasks, and inventory management, as well as upholding strict performance standards related to shrink control, safety, and productivity. The Cashier is the first point of interaction for customers and plays a vital part in embodying the company's WORTH behaviors—welcoming, ownership, respect, teamwork, and honesty. Your duties include greeting customers warmly, resolving issues efficiently, and actively promoting company programs like credit, rewards, gift cards, and sales initiatives such as Findmore to drive business growth and enhance customer satisfaction.

The role demands proficiency in checkout processes, including handling returns and re-ticketing, signing, merchandising, and stocking impulse items to maximize sales opportunities. Beyond the cash register, you support Omnichannel efforts, contribute to store recovery and inventory activities, and maintain fitting rooms to ensure a pleasant shopping environment. Meeting or exceeding performance standards is central to this role, encompassing product and service sales goals, attendance, adherence to safety protocols, and the company’s iCAP program objectives. Success in this position requires problem-solving capabilities, efficient execution of tasks, and the ability to inspire and collaborate well with peers.

JCPenney values associates who bring accountability, energy, and a commitment to continuous improvement in the customer experience. As a Cashier, your proactive attitude, confidence in making decisions, and dedication to upholding a positive and inclusive atmosphere are essential. The company offers a competitive pay range of $17.00 to $21.25 per hour and provides comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, term life insurance, paid vacations and holidays, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching. Employees also benefit from an associate discount on merchandise and additional holiday compensation when scheduled to work on designated holidays.

Overall, the Cashier role at JCPenney offers a unique opportunity to be part of a historic and iconic American brand focused on retail excellence, customer satisfaction, and community engagement. It is a position that not only fosters personal growth and skill development but also contributes significantly to the company’s ongoing legacy and success.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to operate point of sale systems
  • Good communication skills
  • Customer service orientation
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • Ability to follow company policies and procedures
  • Willingness to perform physical tasks like stocking and recovery

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Previous retail or cashier experience beneficial
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to operate point of sale systems
  • Basic math skills
  • Customer-focused attitude
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure
  • Team player with a positive attitude

Job Duties

  • Greet and assist customers while providing excellent customer service
  • Demonstrate WORTH behaviors consistently
  • Partner with team members for additional support
  • Actively engage customers and resolve issues
  • Promote credit, rewards, and gift card programs
  • Complete checkout processes including returns and re-ticketing
  • Assist with signing and merchandising standards at checkout
  • Stock and merchandise impulse fixtures and replenish inventory
  • Utilize Point of Sale on Mobile Warrior devices
  • Assist with Omnichannel efforts
  • Participate in recovery, put backs, and fitting room maintenance
  • Support company shrink and safety initiatives
  • Meet performance standards including iCAP program, sales, customer service, profit, productivity, and attendance

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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