Sales Associate at MFA Oil in Poplar Bluff, MO

Sales Associate Overview Break Time Sales Associates assist customers, process sales transactions and perform operational and food preparation duties necessary to keep the Break Time convenience store clean and well stocked while following all company policies and procedures to ensure proper and efficient operation during the scheduled shift. Sales Associates are energetic individuals who believe it only takes a moment to make your day better.   MFA Petroleum Company is an Equal Opportunity/Drug-Free Employer.   Responsibilities • Working with customers —Consistently and courteously greet and thank each customer; provide fast and friendly customer service; conduct accurate and efficient transactions; handle customer concerns quickly and courteously • Merchandising and sales—Perform all merchandising activities including proper pricing, knowledge and implementation of promotions and sales, suggestively selling to customers, proper vendor check-in, and keeping all merchandise stocked, clean, fronted, and faced (including the cooler); maintain store cleanliness • Communication —Maintain timely and professional communication with customers, vendors, other employees, and management as it relates to all aspects of the store operations • Teamwork—Work as a team to efficiently and effectively serve customers while adhering to all local, state and federal regulations concerning all facets of job responsibilities and duties, and store operations • Working with technology –Utilize the store’s technology including point of sale systems, desktop and laptop computers and hand-held devices; perform mathematical calculations to make change, complete shift reports, and count product • Working closely with management—Help train new employees on company policies and procedures; perform loss control functions related to cash handling, lottery sales and redemptions, food waste, employee purchases, merchandise sales, etc.; remain alert and properly report concerns • Food preparation – Follow guidelines, recipes, and job aides for proper preparation and execution of all food service programs; consistently and timely inspect products for correct time and temperatures, cleanliness, rotation, portioning, and pricing; utilize ovens, roller grill, fryer, and other kitchen tools in preparation and presentation of food items • Maintaining a clean environment—Properly sanitize and maintain equipment, dishes, and food service area; follow standards for quality, service, cleanliness, food safety, proper product display, and storage; always clean the store when time allows • All MFA Oil employees are expected to know and adhere to company and position specific policies and procedures.  While this job description contains the primary duties of the position, employees may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements • 18 years of age or older • Friendly, customer service-oriented person who enjoys a fast-paced work environment • Flexible availability to work, including weekends and holidays • Reliable transportation to work • Ability to perform mathematical calculations to make change, complete shift reports, and account for numbers of products during vendor check in • Ability to learn new concepts, use technical materials, and consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery • Ability and willingness to attend adequate food safety training and obtain a Food Handler’s Card or equivalent certifications • Physical ability to move and position products in the cooler with temperatures as low as 30 degrees for up to one hour, and to move and position products in the freezer with temperatures as low as 0 degrees • Physical ability to both move and position yourself to move and retrieve products and supplies from shelves, under counters, or stacks of inventory weighing up to 50 pounds • Ability to remain in a standing position for up to nine hours per shift • Ability to visually observe and inspect items and work environment for regular job responsibilities and safety concerns.  • Ability and willingness to occasionally ascend and descend ladders to handle inventory or products • Ability to perform assigned tasks with accuracy and minimal supervision • Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language to communicate accurately and effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors. • Ability to meet Company requirements, including successful pre-employment background check and drug test.  • Legal authorization to work in the United States Preferred Skills • High school diploma or equivalent • Customer service, retail sales or food service experience ABOUT MFA PETROLEUM COMPANY MFA Petroleum is a subsidiary of MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned cooperative founded in 1929. MFA Petroleum operates Break Time convenience stores in Missouri and a Big O Tires franchise in Missouri, Arkansas, and Kansas. MFA Oil supplies fuels, lubricants, and propane to customers in Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. MFA Oil also operates BluSphere Energy, a solar panel installation company, and APM, a wholesale fuel distributor. BENEFITS Our benefits are designed to invest in you! We offer a comprehensive benefits structure for variable-hour positions including competitive wages; paid time off; the opportunity for performance incentives; and an employee assistance program.  OUR CULTURE The core values of MFA Oil are aligned with our purpose and are the cornerstones upon which our culture is built. • Put Customers First • Respect Everyone – Demonstrate high regard or show special attention to customers, coworkers, vendors… everyone you come in contact with. • Provide Excellent Service – Go the extra mile to ensure our customers are happy and satisfied with our products and services. • Deliver on Your Promises – Do what you say you are going to do, when you say you are going to do it. Every time. • Be Tenacious • Give Your Best – Always give your best effort and seek to improve every day. • Never Settle – Settling can lead to compromising on effort and quality of work. Find a way forward and don’t settle for “It can’t be done.” • Work Passionately – Passion accelerates your abilities, propels you to overcome obstacles and shows customers and co-workers that you care. • Lead by Example • Do the Right Thing – When we let honesty and integrity be our guide, we will always be headed in the right direction. • Take Ownership – Each of us must be accountable for ourselves, our colleagues, our customers and our company. • Act with Empathy – When we recognize and understand each other’s challenges, we communicate better and grow stronger as a team.  GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT We believe there’s always room to learn and grow, from entry-level employees to senior leaders. Opportunities exist for internal advancement and professional development including on-the-job training. Educational expense assistance is available for employees seeking to continue their education ambitions aligned with their employment within the company.