Customer Service Associate Aplus - Rebel Convenience Stores
Hamburg, NY 14075
About the Job
Join the Rebel team for spontaneity and growth in your next role. You may earnup to $16.00 an hour (based on experience) and start your career with the Rebel family today!
Why Join Our Team?
Family owned and operated for over 30 years, we understand the service station business. We are community-centered, value-oriented, and steadfast in serving our customers. Join the Rebel Team today for spontaneity and growth in your next role. Help make the world a more colorful place!
Who We Are Looking For?
Our Customer Service Associates are very important to us. They represent the Rebel brand in all that they do. Therefore, our CSA's must be welcoming, efficient, and possess a high level of integrity.
SUMMARY:
The CSA (Customer Service Associate) works at an assigned store location. The CSA assists in the operation of the facility in a safe, customer-focused, and profitable manner. He/ She performs various duties including, but not limited to: Daily cash handling, lighting/fixtures, cleaning & maintenance, and ensures the security of all inventory and currency to avoid theft and inventory shrinkage. Employees in this classification receive direct supervision within a framework of well-defined Company policies and procedures. Position reports to the Store Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Report to work on scheduled day at the scheduled time, be neatly groomed and in approved uniform as described per the Company Dress Code.
- Act professionally at all times, displaying a positive attitude, and representing the company in a positive manner to customers, vendors, service providers, and other employees.
- Helping customers purchase products by fully understanding the store's available products and having knowledge of product promotions/pricing.
- Meet, greet, and thank customers in a friendly and timely manner, providing the best customer service and handling complaints quickly and tactfully.
- Develop customer connections by understanding a customer's frequent purchases and developing a one-on- one relationship.
- Properly utilize all transactional equipment (cash registers, electronic safe, lottery, fuel, phone card, EBT, credit card, etc.) to efficiently process customer transactions.
- Adhere to proper cash handling procedures to prevent loss of profit in the store per Company Loss Prevention Policy.
- Adhere to security controls established by the company regarding drive-offs, burglary and theft prevention, identification checks, counterfeit bills, etc.
- Use, operate, clean, deep clean, and maintain cleanliness of all food service equipment (coffee, fountain drink machine, frozen beverages, iced tea, hot dog grille, microwave, etc.).
- Maintain cleanliness/organization of store (inside/outside) including, but not limited to: Restrooms, floors, countertops, shelving, displays, merchandise, food service equipment and area, parking lot, pumps, car wash, and facility property including other outside equipment/units.
- Properly stock, clean, organize, and maintain cleanliness/organization of the walk-in cooler and freezer.
- Perform inventory duties, including following vendor check-in process, correct product pricing policies, and check/place codes on products according to policy. Stack products in boxes/crates on the floor carefully, to not exceed five (5) feet.
- Rotate merchandise using the First In, First Out (FIFO) method, ensuring all merchandise and displays are appealing, organized, clean, and priced appropriately.
- Complete all required orientation training and on-going training and attend store meetings.
- Notify management or Human Resources of any observed dishonesty by customers, vendors, or store employees.
- Keep all doors locked in secured areas; ensure that all doors are properly locked during closing, and that the alarm is properly engaged.
- Act in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Notify supervisor and/ or Human Resources of any incidents that occur in the store; document and report all information on appropriate company forms.
- Accurately record all time worked and lunch breaks utilizing the computerized time clock program and manual time sheets.
- Provide assistance to customers with the operation of fuel pumps, air hoses, car wash, fountain, cappuccino, coffee, and all other equipment/machines on store property as needed.
- Properly and accurately ring all fuel and non-fuel sales/purchases; lottery tickets, & activate pre-paid cards etc. on the cash register.
- Understand the laws regarding age-restricted sales (tobacco, alcohol, and lottery); verify identification prior to selling any age-restricted product.
- Put the register on the log-in screen while performing tasks outside of the cash register area to ensure security of the register.
- Properly check in/close out the register after shift ends, completing required logs and worksheets (shift report, count sheets, etc.).
- Pre-heat, stock and code food service items as instructed; utilize a thermometer to ensure product is at the proper temperature.
- Where needed, physically remove snow and/or ice from sidewalks, entrances, pumping stations, awnings, and dumpster area and place ice melt in high traffic areas.
- Clean the car wash including floors and walls, understand how to reset the car wash, and perform sales transactions/refunds appropriately; remove trash from car wash once per shift or as needed (Where applicable, if at a store with a car wash).
- Keep all emergency exits clear of product, trash, etc.; keep a clearance of 36 inches in front of the breaker boxes.
- As requested, assist in training new team members in the use of the cash register, food service machines/equipment, and outside equipment.
- Keep all company and store information confidential.
- Perform all duties with minimal direction and/or periodic supervision.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Must be able to work alone in the store for long periods of time (or full shifts as needed).
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, in both verbally and in written form.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; able to read and write at a level sufficient to perform assigned duties successfully.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to learn to operate a cash register, computer console, and other equipment and tools related to the work task.
- Ability to learn and apply proper sanitation and safety requirements associated with food storage and serving.
- Physical abilities necessary:
- Ability to stand and/or walk for an at least 8 hours.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds from ground to overhead up to 30 minutes of workday.
- Ability to occasionally push and pull with arms up to a force of 20 pounds (i.e., utilizing a hand-truck).
- Ability to occasionally bend at waist with some twisting up to one hour of workday.
- Ability to occasionally grasp, reach, and manipulate objects with hands above the head and below the knees. (This work requires eye-hand coordination, and may require bilateral coordination of hands up to 4 hours of workday).
- Ability to occasionally climb a ladder to store or retrieve materials, and/or place or remove signage.
- Approximately 75% of work is performed indoors, but there are times when extended periods of work may be performed outside:
- Ability to be exposed to intermittent outdoor hot or cold temperatures and external environmental insects when performing tasks outdoors.
- Ability to be exposed to intermittent indoor cold temperature extremes when working in walk-in cooler or freezer.
- Ability to be exposed to intermittent noise (i.e., cash register, telephone, etc.).
- Capable of working in small spaces at times.
- Demonstrated success in dealing with stressful situations.
- Ability to work varying shifts, including overnight shifts and holidays.
- Must be able to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States if hired.
Money isn't Everything, We Offer Great Benefits!!!
• Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, and Vision* (Full-Time Employees Only)
• Paid Time Off (Full-Time Employees Only)
• Employee Assistance Program* (Full-Time Employees Only)
• 401k After 1 Year (Full-Time Employees Only)
*Some Restrictions May Apply
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