Cashier (Illinois) - Part-time

Overview: h1 style="text-align: center;"span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"About us /span/h1p style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Rural King Farm and Home Store strives to create a positive and rewarding workplace for our associates. We offer opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, a people first environment, and an opportunity to work alongside dedicated associates who share a passion for providing an exceptional experience and service to our rural communities. Whether you are starting an entry-level position or joining with professional experience, Rural King encourages professional growth and provides the necessary resource to help you succeed and grow with us. /span/pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;" /span/pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"When you join the Rural King team, you become a contributing member in supporting the needs of and making a difference in the lives of those within the people and communities we serve.  /span/pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;" /span/pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;" /span/pp style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"strongspan style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"How we reward you/span/strong/span/pp style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;"401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2% /span * Healthcare plans to support your needs * Virtual doctor visits * Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program * 15% Associate Discount * Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program (no cost to you!) * Associate Assistance Program * RK Cares Associate Hardship Program * 24/7 Chaplaincy Services/span/p Responsibilities: p style="margin-right: 36.2pt; text-align: center;"span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"strongWhat You’ll do/strong br //span/pp style="margin-right: 36.2pt;" /pp style="margin-right: 36.2pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"The purpose of the Cashier is to play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring smooth transactional experiences for our valued customers. You will be the frontline representative of our brand, responsible for greeting and interacting with customers, processing transactions accurately, and maintaining a welcoming store environment./span/pul style="margin-top: 0in;"lispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Exceed customer expectations by delivering outstanding service through clear communication and active listening./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Greet customers with a friendly and welcoming demeanor as they enter the store./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Follow the Cashier script to assist customers through the transaction process and educate them on company programs such as the loyalty program, RK Visa, and RK Plus Protection Plan (RKPPP). /span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Execute cash management, return, layaway, and exchange policies with precision and adherence to company guidelines./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Communicate professionally and in an upbeat and friendly manner with all Rural King associates and customers./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Provide product information and answer basic customer inquiries, offering recommendations as appropriate./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Coordinate with the loaders promptly respond to customer requests for assistance./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Efficiently execute precise transactions while prioritizing timely service, and handle price dispute resolution with professionalism./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Stand in designated area in front of the registers to indicate that you are available to assist customers when not currently engaged in a transaction./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Emphasize the value of joining the Rural King loyalty program, detailing benefits such as special offers, points accumulation, and personalized recommendations./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Utilize the designated cashier script to engage with customers during transactions./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Introduce the benefits of the Rural King Visa card to customers, highlighting its advantages such as exclusive offers, rewards, and flexible financing options./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Respond to incoming calls at the registers with impeccable phone etiquette, identifying the store and yourself as a representative of Rural King using a professional and friendly demeanor. /span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Ensure the reconciliation of registers and filing of paperwork with an unwavering commitment to achieving 100% accuracy./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Ensure proper deactivation of either EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) devices or spider wrapped products as needed. /span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Maintain heightened awareness of your surroundings to prevent loss (shrink) and deliver exceptional customer service./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Execute cashier responsibilities thoroughly, encompassing a range of tasks such as stocking coolers, cleaning front windows, and efficiently managing registers./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Refill popcorn and coffee stations in a timely manner to meet customer demands and maintain a positive experience./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Keep shopping carts and restrooms clean and well-maintained to ensure a positive customer experience./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Use general office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, and computer./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Participate in cross-training for flexibility in various departments and responsibilities./span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments. /span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively. /span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement. /span/lilispan style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Perform other duties as assigned. /span/li/ulh1 style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"Supervisory Responsibilities /span/h1p style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;" /span/pp style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"None/span/p Qualifications: h1 style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"Essential Qualities for Success/span/h1p style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;" /span/pul style="margin-top: 0in;"lispan style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Possess exceptional customer service skills and a desire to help others./span/lilispan style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"Comfortable navigating computer systems and software to assist customers or manage activities. /span/lilispan style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills./span/lilispan style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Ability to interact with the team in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient./span/lilispan style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Strong communications (written, oral and interpersonal skills)./span/lilispan style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Demonstrated ability to actively listen, ask relevant questions, and provide thorough and articulate responses. /span/lilispan style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Proficiency in adapting communication style and tone to effectively interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at different levels within the organization. /span/lilispan style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Ability to complete repetitive activities./span/lilispan style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"Demonstrated resilient mindset and the ability to maintain motivation and optimism in the face of difficulties and setbacks./span/lilispan style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"Demonstrates a proactive and positive attitude towards training new cashiers./span/li/ulp style="margin: 0in;"span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"strong /strong/span/ph1 style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"Physical Requirements  /span/h1p style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;" /span/pulli style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations./span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"Ability to lift, push, and/or pull a minimum of 30 pounds repetitively and 31-50 pounds intermittently./span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"Able to navigate and access all facilities./span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices./span/lili style="margin-bottom: 0in;"span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"Close vision for computer-related tasks./span/li/ulp style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"strongspan style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions./span/strong/span/pp style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;"The pay range for this position is strong$15.25 - $18.60/strong strongper hour/strong, with exact compensation determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. Eligible associates may also receive overtime pay in compliance with applicable laws. To learn more about our benefits, review here https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14539c15-191a-4b77-9c13-f6ccfce10094./span/p