Cashier - Part Time

Job Description

Saybrook Hardware has been at its current address on Main Street in Old Saybrook since 1928. Although we have been affiliated with ACE Hardware since 1986, Saybrook Hardware Co., Inc. has been independently family owned since it opened.

We are an equal opportunity employer and always welcome veterans, retirees, and students to apply. UNLESS THIS IS YOUR FIRST JOB, INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WITHOUT JOB HISTORY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED OR CONSIDERED. POSITION SUMMARY The primary responsibilities of the Cashier position are to maintain helpful customer service, process sales quickly, accurately, and efficiently. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES The major responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: • Ensure each customer receives outstanding service • Greet customers as they enter the store • Answer and monitor all calls and pages promptly, courteously and effectively. • Tactfully and pleasantly deal with customers • Maintain awareness of all promotions and advertisements • Accurately and efficiently ring on registers and maintain all cash at registers • Maintain orderly appearance of register area and supplies stocked • Perform other tasks as assigned from time to time by store management • Solicit customers to open an Ace Rewards membership • Issuing receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers • Communicate any problem or issue that requires management assistance. • Continually build product knowledge base and possess the ability to assist customers with store layout and product location. • Call for merchandise pickups when necessary. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS The minimum requirements for this position include the following: • Experience in a retail environment either in cashier, sales, or back office • A commitment to service, excellence and customer satisfaction • Skills/Knowledge:

Ability to process information and/or merchandise through register system • Ability to communicate with associates and customers • Solid team player with excellent interpersonal skills with a strong willingness to learn • Knowledge of retail computer systems, electronic cash registers, MS Word, and Excel a plus • Exceptional organizational ability, high attention to detail, and ability to multi-task • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business Physical Requirements The minimum physical requirements for this position include: • Ability to stand for an extended period of time, walking, lifting (up to 30lbs). Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who operates this Ace Hardware store, not Ace Hardware Corporation. The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling.

Ace Hardware Corporation will not receive a copy of any applications submitted for this position, and will have no control over interviews and/or hiring decisions, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. The Ace Hardware trademarks, logos and designs are owned by Ace Hardware Corporation and used by independent store owners under a license from Ace Hardware Corporation.

Requirements

Standing, walking, lifting (up to 30lbs). Must be able to work weekends.