PT Sales Associate (Cashier) - Food Lion

Food Lion is a prominent grocery store chain that has been delivering an easy, fresh, and affordable shopping experience to its customers since 1957. Serving communities across 10 states in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, Food Lion is a trusted and reliable retailer with a strong presence, employing approximately 82,000 associates who cater to over 10 million customers each week. Known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and the value it provides, Food Lion focuses on enhancing the shopping experience through convenience and friendly service. The store located at 1498 East Memorial Drive, Ahoskie, NC, represents one of these numerous neighborhood locations dedicated to community-focused retailing. The position available is within the store's front-end team, specifically in Retail Operations, with the job requisition number 120818. The role primarily serves to uphold Food Lion's high customer service standards by providing fast, flexible, and friendly service. Reporting to and assisting both the Customer Service Manager and the Assistant Customer Service Manager, this role is integral in ensuring a smooth and welcoming checkout process. Responsibilities include greeting customers warmly, handling transactions accurately and efficiently, managing store procedures at the front end, and maintaining the overall presentation and safety of the front-end area. This position demands an individual who is courteous, cooperative, and proactive in creating an enjoyable shopping atmosphere. Employees are expected to follow detailed operational procedures such as cash handling, error corrections, price checks, bagging best practices, and use of the MVP savings center KIOSK. They also play a crucial role in supporting store safety and cleanliness, monitoring equipment functionality, and adhering strictly to all company policies. This role requires working in a fast-paced environment where maintaining a positive attitude and professional appearance in the Food Lion uniform is essential. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic team players who maintain customer-focused service at all times. The job requires physical stamina to frequently stand, lift products, and perform repetitive motions associated with cashiering duties. Adequate technical proficiency to use computers, registers, scanners, and other communication systems is also necessary. Food Lion emphasizes an inclusive work environment, providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build or advance a career in retail operations within a well-established, reputable grocery brand.

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
• Ability to perform the technical requirements of cashier and service center
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations