Customer Service Associate part-time

Southern States Coop Inc

VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Beverages, Credit Cards, Customer Relations, Customer Service Management, Customer Support/Service, Federal Laws and Regulations, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Product Merchandising, Pumps, Purchasing/Procurement, Sales, State Laws and Regulations, Transaction Processing/Management
LOCATION
VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

General Summary

The Customer Service Associate is a part-time position that will perform cashiering, customer service, light housekeeping and general stocking for the convenience store.

Essential Job Functions

  • Greets customers in a welcoming and professional manner. Utilizes customer-focused interpersonal skills which include, but is not limited to, smiling, making eye contact, providing undivided attention, assisting customers in locating items, acknowledging they will be assisted soon if waiting for another transaction and thanking each one for their business.
  • Complies with federal and state laws by requesting personal identification from customers who are purchasing any type of tobacco product which includes nicotine vapor products or alternative nicotine products. Must adhere to the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control law by refusing to sell these items to anyone who is under 18 years of age.
  • Turns gas pumps on and off.
  • Keeps coffee area clean. Stocks cups, lids, straws, coffee mixers and creamers. Brews coffee and refills coffee thermals. Ensures hot food is kept at the appropriate temperature and that units are turned off at night. Works safely as to not cause harm to self, customers, co-workers, equipment or inventory.
  • Processes checkout transactions utilizing cash registers and credit/debit card terminals. Accurately handles cash and makes change. Maintains proper cash levels in register drawer. Bags items for customers. Refills register paper.
  • Replenishes merchandise and faces products on shelves to ensure a neat and professional presentation according to store procedures. Identifies expiration codes on food items and notifies the Lead Customer Service Associate and/or management.
  • Monitors entrances and exits in an effort to promote store safety, security and to minimize merchandise loss. Escalates security concerns to store leadership.
  • Performs daily housekeeping duties according to procedures to ensure a neat, clean and welcoming environment. This includes, but is not limited to, cleaning, sweeping, mopping, taking out the trash and dusting.
  • Assists the Lead Customer Service Associate and/or management as needed.
  • Performs all other job functions as assigned.

About the Company

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Southern States Coop Inc

Southern States is the place for those who do. For almost a century, we have consistently provided expert products, services and advice to people who aren't afraid of getting their hands dirty.

Today, our mission is to be the best at giving you the tools you need to get the job done right- whether you're running a large commercial farm, tending a backyard garden or just trying to keep your yard looking green and lush. We fulfill this mission by providing a full range of services and growing solutions for farms and around the home.

By creating lifelong relationships with those who share a mutual love of the land, we can ensure the success of our customers through the level of service and solutions we provide them.

At Southern States, we are proud to be one of the nation's largest farmer-owned cooperatives - a place for those who do.

Our employees enjoy a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, wellness program, paid time off, volunteer time off, paid disability and life insurance, 401k savings plan, educational assistance and more. Come join us. For more information on Southern States, please visit our website at www.southernstates.com.

Southern States Cooperative, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws, or regulations.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1923
WEBSITE
https://www.southernstates.com