Part-Time Store Clerk (West Hershey)

Hershey’s Chocolate World is the most popular brand experience in the world. Nearly four million guests visit our location in Hershey, Pennsylvania every year. Our guests come to experience our attractions, enjoy dining in our food court, and shopping for souvenirs, treats and gifts. Part of what makes our guests’ experience so amazing is the exceptional customer service our team provides. In fact, our mission is to create extraordinary impressions through our people. If you would like to be part of the Hershey Chocolate World team that brings our mission to life every day, keep reading to find a career that fits your interest and abilities. Location: Hershey, PA Hourly Pay Rate: $14.00 Minimum Age: 18 years of age or older Work Schedule: Current availability is Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 6:00am to 1:00pm. This position is in the employee store at the West Hershey plant. The store is open Monday through Friday; hours vary by day. This position services the needs of all West Hershey plant employees, retirees and many business guests visiting the plant each day. Employee store clerks are approachable, seek to understand our customers’ needs and provide exceptional customer service. Basic duties include stocking shelves and candy dishes, welcoming and greeting customers, answering questions, answering the phone, pricing, and displaying merchandise, checking product freshness codes, restocking, and operating a point-of-sale register. The required skills will be learned primarily through on-the-job training. Employee Store Operating Hours West Hershey: Monday & Friday- 6:00 am- 1:00pm. (No weekends or Holidays) This is a part-time position located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The company will not provide relocation assistance or other employment benefits for this position. Major Duties/ Responsibilities: · Must demonstrate strong Customer Service skills · Must open the store on time and keep the store looking neat · Must be willing to work as a team · Assist customers with purchases Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities: · Must maintain a neat appearance · Customer Service Skills · Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment · Problem-solving skills · Leadership/ability to take initiative · General retail knowledge a plus · Must be able to walk or stand for 5-8 hours · Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry 40-50 lbs. and may require overhead lifting · Requires bending, stooping and twisting · Must be able to communicate effectively with customers, fellow coworkers and function effectively as part of a team · Must be able to work at a fast pace and remain calm · Must have basic math skills · Must be able to complete sales transactions using a register and POS (point of sales software) Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred but not required Experience: Retail Sales work experience preferred, but not required This description covers the most significant duties performed, but you may be responsible for other minor related work assignments. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individuals race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).