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WinCo Foods is a prominent grocery retailer with a substantial presence of over 140 supermarkets spanning 10 states across the United States. Known for being the second largest employee-owned company in the nation, WinCo Foods embodies a unique business model that empowers more than 22,000 employee-owners who actively contribute to its success. This employee stock ownership structure has not only fostered a culture of dedication and cooperation among its team members but also created more than 500 millionaire employee-owners through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The company’s mission is driven by a purpose that matters deeply: to make the lives of customers and employee-owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. WinCo Foods not only focuses on affordable pricing but also puts significant emphasis on providing top-tier medical plans, tuition assistance, and a comprehensive range of benefits that set it apart in the grocery retail sector. Joining WinCo Foods means becoming part of a family-oriented, inclusive, and community-focused workplace where diversity and employee respect are foundational to its strategy and ongoing success. The company operates retail locations that typically run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with limited exceptions, reflecting its commitment to customer convenience and service availability. In this dynamic retail environment, the role of a checkout attendant is pivotal, as these employees are directly involved in delivering on WinCo's promise of excellent customer service and operational efficiency. The Checkout Attendant position is designed for individuals passionate about customer engagement, accuracy, and teamwork. It involves processing customer orders accurately and efficiently at various points of sale, including two-aisle check stands, multi-station self-checkout lanes, or customer service desks. This role typically entails working shifts ranging from 6 to 8 hours between early mornings at 5:00 am and late-night hours until 1:00 am, accommodating the store's extensive operating hours. Employees in this role are expected to maintain an upbeat and friendly demeanor, continually seeking opportunities to welcome, engage, serve, and thank customers while handling monetary transactions such as cash, checks, coupons, and refunds with precision and adherence to company policies. In addition to transactional duties, Checkout Attendants help maintain checkout areas and merchandise in a clean, orderly, and safe condition, ensuring a pleasant shopping experience. They also engage in suggestive selling to promote additional products and contribute to managing pricing and product placement. For those assigned to self-checkout stations, responsibilities extend to overseeing multiple transactions in real-time, swiftly addressing any transaction errors, and assisting customers to ensure accuracy and prevent loss. This role demands attentiveness to detail, safety awareness, and strong communication skills, emphasizing tact and patience when dealing with customers and coworkers. Employment in this capacity requires flexibility to work varied shifts, including night, weekend, and holiday hours, reflecting the retail industry's often demanding schedule. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, perform repetitive tasks with manual dexterity, and sustain periods of standing, walking, and bending. Adherence to state and federal regulations, particularly with restricted items such as tobacco and alcohol, is mandatory. Moreover, legal and company-specific certifications related to food safety and sales are needed where applicable. This position is open to applicants aged 16 and older, with considerations for specific age-related restrictions on machines or equipment.

• Must be at least 16 years of age or older
• available to work varied shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• ability to lift and maneuver objects weighing up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
• ability to stand or sit for extended periods and perform physical activities such as walking, bending, stooping, twisting and turning frequently
• effective communication skills including hearing and speech
• ability to complete written forms
• careful attention to detail for scanning and verifying sales
• ability to handle monetary transactions accurately using basic math
• must learn and memorize PLU codes, product locations, check stand procedures and company policies
• capable of navigating high-stress situations and managing unsatisfied customers calmly
• may require state and local certification for food safety, tobacco and alcohol sales where applicable