Part-time Associate - 702 Goleta

The Part-Time Associate

The Part-Time Associate reports to the Store Manager and performs management-assigned duties which may include but may not be limited to receiving inventory, stocking, and maintaining a store section. Operating a cash register, carry-out services, and store cleaning are also part of the job. Specific duties include:

• Maintaining a store section as assigned and may order, receive, and stock merchandise using proper equipment.
• Assuring proper pricing on merchandise, checking product date codes to validate proper rotation, stocking shelves, end displays, floor stacks, displays, and refrigerated/frozen cases.
• Preparing perishable products for sale.
• Setting up advertising and promotional displays.
• Reviewing invoices and bills for accuracy.

Cleans and maintains sanitation standards in all interior and exterior areas of the store and parking lot as directed by store management. The associate operates a cash register, receives payment from customers, and makes change or processes check, charged, or debit transactions. Processes cash and/or credit refunds when approved by management. Verifies customer eligibility when selling alcoholic beverages.

Offers friendly, knowledgeable, efficient, and courteous assistance to customers by providing them with current store and product information. When requested, loads customer purchases by assisting customers to their vehicles. Performs basic bookkeeping duties. Records lost or damaged goods and store supplies using appropriate tools.

Requirements

Candidates must possess the following skills:

• Ability to read and write English, interact with the general public, and co-workers.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, product labels, product pricing codes, shelf tags, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Physical Requirements

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Basic PC and Outlook skills are preferred.