Teller

Job Description Job Description First Western Bank & Trust has full-time openings for Tellers at the Baxter and Nisswa bank locations. The pay range for this position is $16.00 to $19.00 per hour.

Pay is based on several factors which vary according to position. Factors may include: educational and professional background, work experience, and overall qualifications. First Western Bank & Trust cares about and invests in our employees.

We offer eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include insurance for medical, vision, dental, and more, to help you take care of yourself and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401k with company match, company contribution to Health Savings Account, banking benefits, short-term disability, life and long-term disability, bonding leave, holidays, sick leave, and vacation. Bonus: This position may also be eligible to participate in an annual bonus program.

A bonus award, if any, depends on various factors including individual and organizational performance. With all the benefits listed above, this is a great opportunity for the right candidate TELLER OVERVIEW: Provide prompt, courteous, efficient, and accurate service while handling customer banking matters in support of First Western Bank & Trust’s sales and service objectives while adhering to the bank’s culture of customer service excellence.

Perform teller opening and closing procedures to ensure teller stations and bank access areas are readied each day Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers in person or on the phone in a timely, courteous, and professional manner Properly identify each customer in accordance with bank policy and uphold confidentiality of customer and proprietary information Maintain responsibility for cash drawer and follow proper balancing procedures Handle a wide variety of customer banking matters accurately and efficiently; includes cashing checks; making checking and savings account deposits and withdrawals; processing credit card, loan and ACH payments; calculating loan payoffs; redeeming savings bonds; processing coin and currency orders; ordering new and issuing temporary checks; selling and issuing gift cards and travel cards; and wire transfers Assist customers with debit card maintenance and account maintenance; includes name changes, address changes, deposit product changes, and CD renewals TELLER QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required One year of banking experience preferred Knowledge of customer service principles and practices Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures TELLER SKILLS/ABILITIES Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication skills, active listening skills, and proven customer service skills Must be detail oriented, able to work under minimal supervision, stay poised under pressure, manage multiple tasks at one time, and interact with co-workers and customers in a professional manner Must have proficient spoken and written English language skills Must have cash handling, general math, and computer skills First Western Bank & Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status.