Cashier/Sales Associates AIM Hilo - $17.00/Hr. Part Time, quarterly bonus up to $100, Sign On Bon...
Posted on October 24, 2025
Aloha is a company deeply rooted in its island heritage, embodying the spirit of aloha in its workplace culture. Known for fostering a supportive and respectful environment, Aloha emphasizes teamwork, mutual respect, and genuine care among its employees. The company strives to create an extraordinary workplace where every team member enjoys their job and feels valued. This culture is not only reflective of the company's name but also the core values that guide its interactions with customers, business partners, and amongst employees themselves. Aloha's commitment to doing the right thing by everyone it engages with makes it a unique employer in the retail and service industry. The company offers competitive base pay along with a cash sign-on bonus, health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and two weeks of vacation after a year of service, which collectively contribute to an appealing compensation and benefits package.
The position being offered is that of a Sales Associate reporting directly to the Store Manager. This role is central to providing quality customer service by ensuring that every customer receives prompt, friendly, and courteous attention. The Sales Associate will handle cashiering tasks in compliance with company policies, specifically adhering to the AIM Cash Policy, Techniques of Alcohol Management (TAM), and tobacco sale procedures. This role is multifaceted, involving responsibilities such as stocking, pricing, and housekeeping to maintain a clean, orderly, and well-stocked store environment. Employees will also be expected to participate in monthly store meetings and training classes to stay current with company policies and improve their service skills.
Daily duties focus heavily on customer interaction and satisfaction, requiring associates to greet customers promptly and courteously while handling transactions efficiently. Maintaining safety and security standards is paramount, and associates must follow all relevant procedures. Housekeeping duties assigned by management ensure the cleanliness and appeal of the store environment. Periodic and occasional duties include merchandise check-in, restocking, cleaning gasoline pumps, and assisting other store locations as needed. The position demands a variety of skills including mathematical ability for cash handling, effective customer service skills, and the capability to perform inventory and housekeeping tasks. While no prior experience is required, the role does necessitate successful completion of sales associate training and on-the-job instruction provided by management.
The working conditions for this role include both indoor and outdoor environments under typical store and weather conditions. Employees will utilize a variety of equipment such as cash registers, pricing guns, and specialized appliances like coffee makers and ovens. The position offers flexible employment status ranging from full-time to part-time with varied shift schedules including day, night, swing, or graveyard shifts. This flexibility is ideal for candidates who require non-traditional work hours. Mentally, the job demands continuous attention to detail, concentration, alertness, and mathematical skills. Physically, associates must be able to stand for extended periods, perform frequent climbing and lifting tasks, and have good coordination. Communication skills are also critical as the role involves constant interaction with customers, coworkers, and occasionally vendors or outside personnel.
Overall, the Sales Associate position at Aloha offers an engaging career opportunity within a company that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and exceptional customer service, backed by a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.
                - High school diploma or equivalent
 - Ability to provide prompt, friendly and quality customer service
 - Requires mathematical ability for proper cash handling
 - Ability to perform stock/inventory duties
 - Ability to perform assigned housekeeping duties
 - Flexible availability to work varied shifts
 - Ability to stand for extended periods
 - Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
 - Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
 - Good communication skills