Front End Clerk/Cashier

Please apply @ safeway.com.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FRONT END CLERK

As a Front End Clerk, your potential to thrive is at your fingertips. To truly be successful in the position, the individual needs to be thoughtful and passionate about their work. In this role you are the face of the Company and whether you are bagging groceries, sweeping the floor, or scanning the product you will always have the opportunity to interact with our valued customers and leave a lasting impression. The possibilities are endless and this is your opportunity to learn about the company.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**

• Provide top-quality customer service in accordance with our Company’s customer service standards and policies and procedures.

• Bag groceries making sure not to overload bag(s) and ensuring contents are not damaged.

• Load purchased items into cart(s).

• Help customers carry and/or load purchased groceries outside to their vehicles.

• Retrieve shopping carts from parking lot.

• Perform price checks when asked by cashier to verify grocery prices.

• Maintain cleanliness of the store including check stand area (belt and glass), facing and straightening up end display areas near check stand, sweeping of floor, mopping, emptying trash throughout the store, cleaning of lunch/break-room areas as well as restrooms and other store areas as assigned.

• Maintain cleanliness of parking lot including maintaining clean entry and emptying of trash as necessary.

• Assist customers with their shopping selection upon request.

• Stock supply of bags at check stands.

• Collect grocery items not purchased and return items to appropriate stock shelf.
• 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.
• Replace stock in display areas near checkout area as needed

• 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

• Adhere to uniform and grooming policy as defined within company policy.

JOB QUALIFICATIONSThe 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
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• 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 REQUIREMENTSThe following attempts to communicate the traditional physical demands associated with this position:**Seld om: 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: Seld om
• 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 it s 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 dis ability dis crimination 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 USAlbertsons 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 s hopping 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 benefit s for eligible employees
• Leisure time activity discount

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.20 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person