Customer Service Associate I – Delivering Exceptional Experiences at blithequark

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and making a positive impact on the lives of others? Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where no two days are ever the same? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team at blithequark as a Customer Service Associate I! About blithequark blithequark is a leading retail company dedicated to providing an unparalleled shopping experience for our customers. With a commitment to excellence, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our customers feel valued and supported. As a Customer Service Associate I, you will play a vital role in delivering on this promise, ensuring that every customer leaves our store feeling satisfied and eager to return. Key Responsibilities: As a Customer Service Associate I, your primary responsibilities will include: * Assisting customers with questions and recommendations, providing personalized solutions to meet their needs * Managing sales transactions while working assigned cash register, ensuring accuracy and efficiency * Maintaining the security of cash and protecting company assets, adhering to our strict security protocols * Keeping the store well-stocked, recovering merchandise, and receiving shipments in accordance with productivity standards * Ensuring a positive, safe, and respectful environment, maintaining professional and friendly interactions with customers, associates, and leaders * Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness throughout the store, including cleaning and restocking bathrooms, sweeping and mopping floors, taking out the trash, and ensuring all areas are neat and presentable * Other duties as assigned by your supervisor, including participating in visual merchandising, inventory management, and special projects Skills and Experience: To succeed in this role, you will need: * A high school diploma or equivalent, with previous customer service experience in retail, hotel, restaurant, grocery, or drug store environment highly preferred * Ability to follow instructions and interpret operational documents, with a strong attention to detail and organizational skills * Physical stamina to lift between 30 and 50 lbs. from floor to above shoulder height, and meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting * Excellent customer service and relationship management skills, with a strong ability to communicate effectively with customers, associates, and leaders * Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a proactive approach to resolving issues and improving processes Perks and Benefits: As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a wide range of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being, including: * Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance * Employee Assistance Program * Retirement plans * Educational Assistance * And much more! Work Environment and Company Culture: At blithequark, we pride ourselves on creating a positive and inclusive work environment where our associates feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. Our company culture is built on a foundation of respect, empathy, and open communication, with a focus on teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning. Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive hourly rate, with opportunities for advancement and professional growth. Our compensation package includes: * Hourly rate: $16.50 - $17.00 * Part-time schedule, with flexible hours to accommodate your needs * Opportunities for overtime and bonuses : If you are a motivated and customer-focused individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at blithequark. Please through our website including your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. Equal Opportunity Employer: blithequark is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and making all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Disclaimer: This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at our discretion. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.