POSITION TITLE: Cashier - Checker DEPARTMENT: Retail
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.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
The following describes the general qualifications and physical, sensory and mental abilities normally associated with performing the essential functions of this position:**
- Demonstrated prior customer service or related experience
- Knowledge of products, product pricing and store layout
- Successful completion of company Cashier-Checker training course.
- Ability to use basic math skills
- Ability to operate the Company’s cash register
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to understand and follow instructions, and ability to read, retain and comprehend guidelines, policies and procedures applicable to the position
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently as well as within a large team
- Self-motivated and driven to increase knowledge of Albertsons Safeway products and share that knowledge with our customers
- Ability to provide regular and predictable attendance. (Employees may be scheduled to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, and schedules may vary on a weekly basis)
- Ability to comply with workplace conduct standards
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The following attempts to communicate the traditional physical demands associated with this position:**
Seldom: 1-2 hours , Occasional: 3-4 hours , Frequent: 5-6 hours , Continuous: 7+ hours (Based on an 8 hour work day.)
- Lift/Carry: Frequent/carry 5-35 lbs.
- Push/Pull: Frequent, push/pull 10-20 lbs. products
- Squat/Kneel: Seldom
- Bend/Stoop: Seldom
- Twist/Turn: Frequent
- Stand/Walk: Continuous
- Grip/Grasp: Frequent
- Reach: Frequent
Job duties and responsibilities may vary by location and employees may be assigned duties and responsibilities in addition to those listed above.
** The Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.
ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY AND WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN US
Albertsons Safeway has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. As friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping experience, we provide world-class customer service each and every day.
We provide a variety of benefits including:
- Great pay
- Flexible schedule
- Training
- Opportunities for career development
- Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees
- Leisure time activity discounts
ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.75 - $25.66 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Berkeley, CA 94709: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
