Full Time - Head Cashier - Day

Lowe's - Springfield, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, MA

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

About the position

As a Head Cashier at Lowe's, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional customer service while overseeing the checkout area. Your primary responsibility will be to assist customers at the self-checkout registers, ensuring they have a smooth and efficient shopping experience. You will proactively engage with customers, offering assistance and recommendations for products and services. This position requires you to be attentive and mobile, as you will be moving throughout the checkout area, standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting products to facilitate accurate transactions. You will also be responsible for thanking customers for their business and inviting them back to shop at Lowe's. In addition to customer service, you will be expected to execute Lowe's customer service policies and procedures consistently. This includes seeking out customers to understand their needs, assisting them in locating and selecting merchandise, and providing knowledgeable responses to their inquiries. You will also coach and develop other associates, providing feedback and training on various departmental duties and sales opportunities. Your role will involve using a cash register to process sales transactions, returns, and refunds, ensuring compliance with company guidelines. You will prepare the register area at the beginning and end of your shift, confirming the functionality of registers and stocking supplies. Monitoring the cash in the drawers and ensuring compliance with safety standards will also be part of your responsibilities. You will need to be vigilant in detecting signs of theft and security risks, communicating any concerns to management or Asset Protection. Maintaining a clean and safe store environment is essential, and you will be expected to adhere to all safety requirements relevant to your duties. Overall, this position requires a blend of customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist customers at multiple self-checkout registers simultaneously.
• Proactively greet and engage with customers to recommend products and services.
• Provide SMART customer service by executing Lowe's customer service policies and procedures.
• Assist customers in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and loading merchandise.
• Respond knowledgeably to customer and employee questions, guiding them through the store as needed.
• Coach, develop, and train associates in departmental duties and sales opportunities.
• Process sales transactions, returns, and refunds using a cash register according to company guidelines.
• Supervise and support the CSA Front End Team, providing coaching and assistance as needed.
• Prepare the register area by confirming functionality and stocking supplies at the beginning and end of shifts.
• Monitor merchandise entering and leaving the store and assist customers who trigger alarms.
• Detect signs of shoplifting and communicate them to management or Asset Protection.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain a clean and organized store environment.

Requirements

• Less than 1 year of experience using a computer for information management.
• Less than 1 year of experience using common retail technology, such as smartphones and tablets.
• 1 to 2 years of retail experience as a cashier.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 15 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice-to-haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 2 years of experience identifying and selling products based on customer needs.
• 1 to 2 years of experience as a head cashier.
• 1 to 2 years of experience working in any department at a Lowe's retail store.
• 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience in any field.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities