Cashier/Associate- Part Time
Position Summary
The Cashier/Associate is responsible for providing friendly, efficient, and accurate customer service while creating a positive shopping experience for every customer. As the final point of contact, the Cashier/Associate plays an important role in leaving customers with a lasting impression of Marden's. Because Marden's is a surplus and salvage retailer, every day is fast-paced and different, making flexibility, accuracy, and excellent customer service essential.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Greet customers in a friendly, professional, and welcoming manner.
- Accurately process customer purchases using the point-of-sale system.
- Handle cash, credit cards, debit cards, checks, and other approved forms of payment in accordance with company procedures.
- Maintain an accurate cash drawer throughout the shift.
- Bag purchased merchandise carefully and efficiently.
- Answer basic customer questions and direct customers to the appropriate department or team member for assistance.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and inviting checkout area.
- Assist with keeping shopping bags, receipt paper, and other front-end supplies stocked.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Notify a supervisor or manager of customer concerns or situations requiring assistance.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support store operations.
Qualifications
- Previous cashier, retail, or customer service experience is preferred but not required.
- Friendly, outgoing personality with excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to accurately handle cash and complete transactions.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Dependable and available to work weekends.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and light lifting of up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
Performance Expectations
A successful Cashier/Associate will:
- Provide every customer with friendly, efficient, and courteous service.
- Process transactions quickly and accurately.
- Maintain an accurate cash drawer.
- Keep the checkout area clean, organized, and well-stocked.
- Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and professionalism.
- Maintain a positive attitude while contributing to the fast-paced, "treasure hunt" shopping experience that makes Marden's unique.