Retail Sales Associate - PT

We help you make it! This company is a reputable retail establishment specializing in providing high-quality food products and exceptional customer service. They operate as a prominent player in the retail and grocery sector, offering customers a wide variety of fresh, frozen, and prepared foods along with excellent in-store experiences. The company is committed to fostering a positive work environment and supporting their employees with competitive pay and flexible scheduling. The employment type for this role is part-time, with a work schedule of 24-32 hours per week, requiring availability between 5 AM and 6:30 PM, including weekends and holidays. Pay starts at $18.65 per hour and will be based on experience. This opportunity presents an ideal position for individuals looking to develop their retail skills and work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for career growth.

The position offers a broad range of responsibilities, primarily focused on delivering excellent customer experiences at the front end and maintaining an organized and well-stocked sales floor. This role involves frequent physical activity, including frequent lifting ranging from 40 to 80 pounds, and working in temperature-varied environments such as freezers and coolers. Employees will be responsible for using point-of-sale (POS) systems accurately for sales and cashiering functions and conducting cart-to-cart transfers at checkout. Duties also include ensuring product quality, labeling accuracy, and stock rotation practices like FIFO (first in, first out). Other important tasks involve maintaining safety and cleanliness of the store and parking lot areas and supporting inventory and cycle counts.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 6 to 12 months of retail experience, especially in cashiering and stocking, with a preference for those who have a year or more in retail selling or customer service roles. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, adaptability, and the motivation to work independently as well as within a team. This role requires employees to be comfortable with basic computer skills, cash handling, and general office equipment. Working in this fast-paced retail environment means the candidate must be able to navigate a flexible schedule, including holiday and weekend shifts, and be capable of performing a variety of physical tasks such as standing continuously, lifting moderate to heavy weights occasionally, and managing repetitive movements like bending, twisting, and reaching.

This position does not entail supervision responsibilities but does require interaction with employees at all levels of the company and with customers and service providers externally. The working environment is typical of a retail store, with exposure to varying temperatures, moderate noise levels, and occasional outdoor weather conditions. Safety and customer courtesy are prioritized, and employees play an active role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

In addition to providing competitive pay, this role offers overtime compensation and access to a comprehensive benefits package. These benefits may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement plans, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. This package reflects the company’s commitment to supporting its employees’ well-being and financial security. Interested applicants seeking a part-time position in retail with diverse responsibilities and opportunities to develop their skills are encouraged to apply.