Convenience store clerk job description
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Example convenience store clerk requirements on a job description
Convenience store clerk requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in convenience store clerk job postings.
Sample convenience store clerk requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in retail or customer service.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Familiarity with POS systems.
- Excellent cash handling skills.
Sample required convenience store clerk soft skills
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Convenience store clerk job description example 1
Safeway convenience store clerk job description
No Experience Required. Must be available weekends, evenings and Holidays.
POSITION TITLE: Cashier - Checker DEPARTMENT: Retail Most Positions available
LOCATION: Varies REPORTS TO: Store Manager
Albertsons Safeway is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization
includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and
the District of Columbia. The company is privately owned with supermarkets across the country that includes: Albertsons,
Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Star Market, Super Saver, United
Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CASHIER - CHECKER
As a Cashier - Checker, you must have a desire to work with the public and to provide first-class customer service. To truly be
successful in the position, the individual needs to be thoughtful and passionate about his or her work. In this role you are the
face of the Company and whether scanning the product or bagging the groceries you have an opportunity to leave a lasting
impression with our valued customers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
• Provide high-quality customer service in accordance with our Company's customer service standards and policies and
procedures.
• Greet customers and provide friendly, courteous and efficient customer checkout service.
• Handle groceries of varying weights.
• Scanning merchandise by lifting and sliding products across the scanner. Scanning products may require turning the
product so that the bar code is facing the scanner.
• Remove items from top and bottom of grocery cart when needed to assist customers
• Enter produce and other codes into the register
• Request price checks, as needed.
• Weigh produce or other products by placing them on the scale built into the counter.
• Operate electronic scanning cash register to total customers' final bill.
• Learn and remember produce and other codes which must be entered manually
• Receive payment for customer purchases and count back correct change when cash purchase is made.
• Learn and follow all applicable company policies and procedures regarding discounts, coupons, refunds, cash handling, employee purchase and all other transactions handled at the register
• Bag groceries, ensuring contents are not damaged.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area including check stand area (belt and glass) as well as straightening up end cap
display areas near check stand.
• Count and reconcile cash and coupons in cash register drawer at beginning and end of every shift.
• Replace stock in display areas near checkout area as needed
• Adhere to uniform and grooming policy as defined within company policy.
POSITION TITLE: Cashier - Checker DEPARTMENT: Retail Most Positions available
LOCATION: Varies REPORTS TO: Store Manager
Albertsons Safeway is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization
includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and
the District of Columbia. The company is privately owned with supermarkets across the country that includes: Albertsons,
Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Star Market, Super Saver, United
Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CASHIER - CHECKER
As a Cashier - Checker, you must have a desire to work with the public and to provide first-class customer service. To truly be
successful in the position, the individual needs to be thoughtful and passionate about his or her work. In this role you are the
face of the Company and whether scanning the product or bagging the groceries you have an opportunity to leave a lasting
impression with our valued customers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
• Provide high-quality customer service in accordance with our Company's customer service standards and policies and
procedures.
• Greet customers and provide friendly, courteous and efficient customer checkout service.
• Handle groceries of varying weights.
• Scanning merchandise by lifting and sliding products across the scanner. Scanning products may require turning the
product so that the bar code is facing the scanner.
• Remove items from top and bottom of grocery cart when needed to assist customers
• Enter produce and other codes into the register
• Request price checks, as needed.
• Weigh produce or other products by placing them on the scale built into the counter.
• Operate electronic scanning cash register to total customers' final bill.
• Learn and remember produce and other codes which must be entered manually
• Receive payment for customer purchases and count back correct change when cash purchase is made.
• Learn and follow all applicable company policies and procedures regarding discounts, coupons, refunds, cash handling, employee purchase and all other transactions handled at the register
• Bag groceries, ensuring contents are not damaged.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area including check stand area (belt and glass) as well as straightening up end cap
display areas near check stand.
• Count and reconcile cash and coupons in cash register drawer at beginning and end of every shift.
• Replace stock in display areas near checkout area as needed
• Adhere to uniform and grooming policy as defined within company policy.
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Updated March 14, 2024