Retail Cashier

Emily Ace Hardware is looking for friendly, motivated Sales Associates or Retail Cashiers to join our team.  If you enjoy helping people,

solving problems, and being part of a community- focused business, we’d love to meet you.  At Emily Ace Hardware, we are more than just a hardware store – we’re neighbors helping neighbors.

Sales Associates don’t just sell products – they help customers solve problems.  In this role you’ll assist customers throughout the store while supporting daily store operations including stocking, merchandising, and maintaining a clean and organized environment.  Cashiers will receive cash from customers or associates in payment for goods or services in a quick and friendly manner while providing genuine customer service.

At Emily Ace Hardware, we’re independently owned and operated so helping our community is our number one

priority.  Make an impact in the community by helping your neighbors with their projects while working in a fast-paced

and fun environment.  Our mission is to go the extra mile for our customers and build a team that has the same attitude!

Work/life balance:

This position is with a team that respects your life outside of work. We believe in earning your trust through clear communication. We schedule two weeks in advance, working with you so you can plan.

Learn and grow with us:

• Are you a hardware hero? Bring your knowledge and we’ll teach you something new.
• Have a helpful attitude? We’ll train you on hardware know-how that builds life skills.
• We train you from day one and the opportunities don’t stop there.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Service

• Greet customers warmly and assist them throughout the store
• Drive Sales by helping customers find solutions for home improvement and hardware projects and helping customers find any needed items to complete their project.
• Deliver personalized service with the goal of “Amazing Every Customer, Every Time”
• Maintain strong knowledge of store products and layout
• Handle customer questions and concerns and escalate concerns to management when needed
• Answer store phones and pages promptly and courteously, using good phone etiquette.
• Remain honest and communicative with customers, associates and management

 Store Operations

• Receive, check in, and stock merchandise, rotate stock, help keep accurate inventory
• Maintain organized shelves, displays, and back stock areas
• Assist with merchandising, seasonal resets, and promotional displays
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized sales floor and stockroom
• Ensure signage and pricing are accurate
• Participate in team meetings and support store initiatives and goals
• Follows all store and department policies and procedures.
• Performs fixed activities as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Use provided communication and own tools, in an effort to help the team work in the most efficient way

Cashier:

• Manage transactions using a register
• Scanning goods and ensuring pricing and quantities are accurate, in an efficient and prompt manner
• Accepting payments in cash, credit, or check and providing receipts
• Bagging purchased goods
• Ensures proper handling of all forms of tender and coupons.
• Processes and is accountable for other services handled at the register.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Friendly
• Excellent people skills
• Strong communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Quick reaction/response time, fast-passed team-orientated

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and these holidays (Memorial Day weekend, 4th July and around that day, and Labor Day Weekend).
• Age 14+ are encouraged to apply
• Must want to engage in work and be a part of our store, more than just collecting a paycheck.  Taking pride in were you work

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Some hardware knowledge is preferred but not required
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Willingness to learn about hardware products and home improvement solutions
• Retail, hardware, or trade experience helpful but not required

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence
• Present information and respond to questions from customers or associates

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, measurements, aspects of the calender and dates)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• This position has no required certifications, licenses, or registrations

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Safety Cutter
• Knives
• Apron
• Uniform per store policy
• Tape measure

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Climb
• Balance
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Overhead lifting
• Crawl
• Smell
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

• Close Distance
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

Hearing

• Must be able to hear well

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasionally

• Outside weather conditions
• Work in high places
• Fumes or airborne particles

Noise Level

• Moderate in most areas
• High in areas with lumber processing equipment or by pipe cutter

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

Work location On-site

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Employee discount
• Uniform Provided
• Paid Holidays if working on the Holiday
• Paid training

What We Offer

• Full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions available
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to learn valuable home improvement and hardware knowledge

Ace Hardware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free environment. Ace goes beyond hardware: build a future, a purpose, and a community with us. 

Be part of a long-standing local business serving the community

We are your local hardware store, and we are a part of your

community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the

majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local

entrepreneurs. These hard-working men and women are part of the fabric of your

community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like

it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've

remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a

visit to your neighbor.

Click through and start your journey with us now!

Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned and operated cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who owns and operates this Ace Hardware retail store location. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. 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, does not control interviews and/or hiring decisions, and has no control over or responsibility for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. 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

We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we've remained small and very personal. That's why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.

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