Now Hiring - Augusta Cooperative Farm Bureau, Inc. - Retail Sales Associate/Cashier in Scottsville, VA

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Retail Sales Associate / Cashier - Sell general merchandise such hardware, animal health and farm supplies to customers; receive and disburse money at cash register, processing cash, credit cards, and validating checks. Credit check will be performed on applicant after job offer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions * Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs. * Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers. * Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires. * Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise. * Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices. * Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise. * Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items. * Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental. * Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations. * Inventory stock and requisition new stock. * Stock shelves; maintain current price tags on merchandise. * Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to promote sales. * Help customers try on or fit merchandise. * Pull merchandise to fill transfer orders. * Receive payment by cash, check, or credit cards; charge to patrons accounts; post payments to patrons accounts. * Process Merchandise returns and exchanges; issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers per company policy. * Assist in maintaining a clean working environment, such as mopping floors, emptying trash cans, and maintaining restrooms. * Must adhere to all safety rules and regulations. * Other duties as assigned. competency skills * Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. * Sales Ability - Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance of a product, service, or idea. * Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. * Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. * Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. * Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. * Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others. * Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. * Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. * Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. * Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others. Preferred education and other skills * Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend English Additional Notes This job description reflects management's assignment of essential and central functions of this job; It does not restrict management's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; Changes to this job description should be expected to meet the changing needs of the business and its customers. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. 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: This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Employee discount * Paid time off Shift: * Day shift Ability to Commute: * Scottsville, VA 24590 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Scottsville, VA 24590: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person