Store Management Intern - Full-time / Part-time

Req ID: 81161

JOB SUMMARY: A Field Intern will learn how perform various daily team member and manager duties by overseeing, directing and coordinating activities around the store to better serve customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide exceptional customer service
• Recognize and resolve customer issues or complaints by determining optimal solutions in a timely manner
• Operate a cash register and maintain an accurate and organized drawer
• Sell lottery, alcohol and tobacco products according to state and federal law
• Stock and face merchandise
• Assist with processing invoices in timely manner
• Assist with managing breaks, return procedures, shift break procedures, price book administration and weekly payroll procedures
• Assist with organizing, reporting and filing of paperwork
• Responsible for checking task lists throughout the day, and ensuring that the task lists are completed each day
• Perform restroom & shower maintenance such as but not limited to; detail cleaning toilets, showers, urinals, floors, mirrors and doors, and clear floors and counters of any debris, service trash cans
• Operate a washer and dryer to clean shower towels and mats, fold and put away towels and mats
• Clear outside lots of debris, and power wash lots to remove oil stains, gum and other debris
• Remove and re-line trash cans
• Clean outdoor gas and diesel islands, including the equipment
• Shadow management during recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating and coaching of employees
• Collaborate with the management team to effectively manage Mystery Shop scores and implement plans to improve scores
• Follow all safety procedures while using a sharp knife, a food slicer, toaster, oven, fryers and other food preparation tools and appliances
• Maintain a safe facility and use safety first practices to remain accident-free
• Perform weekly and monthly projects and assigned tasks
• Maintain personal grooming and company uniform standards
• Maintain company attendance standards
• Other duties as necessary

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Currently enrolled in college seeking a 4 year degree
• Experience:
  • 6 months retail and cash handling experience preferred

BACKGROUND CHECKS:  All offers of employment may be conditioned on receipt of a background check report and/or drug screen that is acceptable to Love’s

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Skills:
  • Hard Skills: Ability to learn and operate all facility equipment including computers, restaurant and tire care equipment

• Soft Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills, time management and delegation skills, organization skills, can-do attitude, sense of urgency, and strong work ethic.

• Typical Physical Demands:
  • Regularly required to talk and hear.
  • Requires standing and walking, with some bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing
  • Occasional light lifting not over 50lbs
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and can be loud at times. While performing the duties, the employee is frequently exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, and human waste.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No travel is expected for this position

Job Function(s): Operations; Retail

Clean Places, Friendly Faces. It's been the guiding principle at Love's for more than 50 years, and it's leading us into the future. We're passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with plenty of fuel, food and supplies. Love's has two primary kinds of stores. Our 'Country Stores' are fueling stations with a convenience store attached. The larger 'Travel Stops' are located on interstate highways and offer additional amenities such as food from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and more.