Part Time Cashier

Arlington, VA, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Benefits

Group benefit plans

training programs

Employee Discounts

Flexible work schedule

Career growth opportunities

Job Description

Harris Teeter is a well-established supermarket chain recognized for its commitment to customer satisfaction and quality service. With a reputation for providing a pleasant shopping experience, Harris Teeter operates numerous stores across various regions, offering a wide variety of groceries, fresh produce, and household items. The company prides itself on its friendly staff, clean store environment, and dedication to meeting customer needs through attentive and personalized service. As part of a larger, reputable organization within the retail grocery industry, Harris Teeter provides both part-time and full-time employment opportunities designed to suit diverse work schedules and lifestyles. The company supports its employees with comprehensive training programs, competitive pay, and benefits that contribute to a positive work environment and career growth.

This part-time role focuses on delivering exceptional customer care by ensuring that shoppers receive a seamless and enjoyable experience. The primary responsibility is to take excellent care of customers by satisfying their needs and exceeding their expectations at every shopping visit. This includes following proper bagging procedures, assisting customers with carryout and parcel pickup services, loading merchandise into vehicles, and returning shopping carts to the store. The position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a willingness to work as part of a team to improve customer satisfaction and sales. Employees are provided with comprehensive training on customer service, safety, product knowledge, and technical skills related to bagging and handling.

Candidates for this role need to have the physical abilities necessary to perform essential tasks such as standing, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, and reaching various heights, as well as climbing or balancing and stooping or crouching occasionally. The job environment may expose employees to wet or humid conditions, mechanical parts, fumes, or extreme temperatures with moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. The employer requires associates to be at least 16 years old. This position is ideal for individuals seeking flexible part-time work opportunities, who value customer interaction, and want to contribute to a positive shopping environment at a nationally recognized supermarket brand.

Job Requirements

associates must be at least 16 years of age
ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily
willingness to participate in company training including new hire orientation customer service network safety bagger technical skills and product knowledge
ability to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms talk or hear and smell
ability to occasionally climb balance stoop kneel or crouch
ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
ability to reach from 6 to 72 inches
specific vision abilities including close vision and depth perception
ability to read and comprehend simple English
ability to write simple English
ability to communicate effectively in English
ability to add and subtract two digit numbers

Job Qualifications

excellent communication and interpersonal skills
ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English
ability to write simple correspondence in English
ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations
mathematical skills sufficient to add and subtract two digit numbers
ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions
willingness to participate in required training
ability to work as part of a team to increase customer satisfaction and sales

Job Duties

take excellent care of our customers by satisfying each customer's needs and exceeding their expectations
follow correct bagging procedures
provide carryout and parcel pickup service
load merchandise into customer vehicles
return shopping carts into the store
participate in and successfully complete required training
communicate effectively with customers and team members