Part Time Cashier/Customer Service Associate Position

Discovery Outlet is a Locally Owned & Operated Discount Variety Store in the Chattanooga Area. We have been in business since 2018, and currently have 2 locations the Chattanooga area (Hixson, & East Ridge) As well as a location in Cleveland, TN & Dayton, TN.

Our product mix is always changing as new and different merchandise arrives weekly. We strive to keep our pricing at least 20% less than traditional big box retail stores. Any time we buy a wholesale product at a good deal our goal is to pass those savings onto our customers and the community. We want to grow through retail commerce by offering quality name brand products for a great price with integrity. We want to form a team of motivated individuals who wish to succeed as a whole to provide a comfortable life for every employee and their families. We need you in order to help us succeed!

A customer cannot have a great experience shopping with us without a friendly smile at the register, a neatly stocked sales floor, or a helping hand in finding that specific product they might be looking for. We strive to offer a great experience for all of our customers and need motivated and caring individuals to help us succeed. We are looking for someone upbeat and personable with retail experience.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Provide excellent customer service, smile, greet and assist customers.

· Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer’s purchase, collect payment from customers and make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as necessary.

· Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build merchandise displays.

· Clean and organize the store, take out trash, dust, and help set up inside and outside displays.

· Ability to work a rotating, flexible schedule, including evenings, holidays and weekends as necessary to meet the needs of the retail business.

· Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.

*This position is for seasonal help, and may be subject to a reduction of available hours prior to the holiday season.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

· Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills. Being calm and professional under pressure. Does not become defensive or irritated.

· Understanding of safety policies and practices.

· Ability to read and follow directions and merchandise presentation guides.

· Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.

· Basic mathematical skills.

· Ability to perform cash register functions.

· Ability to stock merchandise.

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

Previous retail or customer service experience preferred.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Frequent walking and standing

· Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to run check out station, and stock merchandise; which may also require the ability to push and/or pull carts.

· Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, tape guns, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, pallet jacks.

· Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 70 pounds

· Occasional climbing (using step ladder) up to heights of six feet

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• What motivated you to apply for this position within our company?
• How does your previous work experience make you a qualified candidate?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person