Hardware Store Cashier in Flora Vista, New Mexico at Oil and Gas Equipment Corporation

We are seeking a highly motivated and customer oriented individual to join our team as a Cashier at our hardware store. As a Cashier, you will play a key role in providing exceptional service to our valued customers. Your friendly demeanor, attention to detail, and ability to accurately handle sales transactions will contribute to our customers' positive shopping experience.

This position offers opportunities for growth and advancement within our organization. If you have a passion for customer service and thrive in a dynamic retail environment, we encourage you to apply.

Work is performed in an industrial retail space with time occasionally spent in a warehouse. The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. The volume is usually quiet to moderate.

• Customer Service: Greet customers with a warm and friendly attitude, assist them in locating products, and answer any inquiries they may have about our store's offerings. Ensure customers receive needed assistance locating, purchasing, and delivering items to their vehicles.
• Cash Handling: Using a computerized sales system, efficiently process cash, credit, debit, and other forms of payment accurately and securely. Maintain a balanced cash drawer throughout your shift and perform end of day reconciliation.
• Point of Sale Operations: Operate the cash register and scanning system effectively, ensuring timely and accurate checkout of products.
• Product Knowledge: Develop a basic understanding of the store's inventory to assist customers in finding the right products and upselling relevant items at the checkout counter.
• Returns and Exchanges: Handle returns and exchanges according to store policy, ensuring customer satisfaction while adhering to guidelines.
• Product and Price Verification: Search store and vendor inventory visually and with computer systems to locate products as needed. Conduct price checks when necessary to resolve discrepancies and ensure pricing accuracy.
• Cleanliness and Organization: Maintain a clean and organized checkout area, including the counter, registers, and surrounding space. Assist with store cleanliness as available. Occasionally support sales associates with inventory management or store organization.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other employees, such as sales associates and managers, to address customer concerns and enhance overall store performance.
• Adherence to Policies: Comply with all store policies, including security measures, dress code, and safety regulations, to ensure a secure and pleasant shopping environment.

• Prior cash handling experience is required. Cashier or retail experience is strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.

• Attitude: Positive attitude combined with a strong desire to serve others.
• Numerical Aptitude: Strong numerical skills and accuracy handling cash, credit, and other forms of payment.
• Customer Service Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with a friendly, patient, and customer focused attitude.
• Pace: Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in handling transactions and reconciling a cash drawer.
• Technology Proficiency: Basic computer literacy and familiarity with point of sale systems.
• Reliability: Consistent, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential to this role, since scheduled coverage at the register directly affects customer service and team workload.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds.