Cashier

Your Next Step in Charleston

At a Glance

• Worksite: Charleston, IL
• Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
• Company: Target
• Status: New Charleston listing (actively interviewing).
• Clear growth pathways at our Charleston office.
• Salary: $15-$18/Hour (approx. $35.4k/Year)
• Experience: Entry-Level (Training in Charleston).
• This role centers on your professional skills within the Retail Operations space in Charleston.
• Job Title: Cashier
• This Charleston-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Target team in Charleston, IL is growing.
• Benefit from working in Charleston, a key hub for the Retail Operations industry.

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About Target

Every day, we help our neighbors get what they need with a smile. Our mission is to ensure that shopping is a stress-free, joyful experience. When you embark on an entry-level career in retail jobs with Target, you are joining a globally recognized brand that operates with a community-first feel. We pride ourselves on operational excellence and a deep-rooted culture of care. If you are seeking premier entry level jobs that provide tangible, real-world skills, the Cashier role is your perfect launchpad.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking hard-working, positive, and detail-oriented individuals to join our frontline team. As an entry-level Cashier, you will be the welcoming force of our store, learning to process transactions, manage bagging, and deliver exceptional service. You will serve as a brand ambassador, representing the signature reliability that sets us apart in the retail industry. This is an engaging, physically active role where teamwork is essential.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Point of Sale Operations: Master our retail software, processing credit, cash, and digital transactions accurately, and ensuring a friendly checkout experience.
• Self-Checkout Management: Assist senior staff in monitoring the Self-Checkout lanes, stepping in to help guests scan large items or apply coupons.
• Premium Hospitality: Deliver exceptional guest service. This includes acknowledging waiting customers in line, greeting them warmly, and providing personalized care.
• Front End Support: Ensure the checkout lanes never run out of essential supplies by restocking bags, organizing candy racks, and maintaining a clean belt.
• Problem Resolution: Learn how to handle basic guest objections and escalate complex pricing issues or missing barcodes to team leads smoothly.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

We invest in your foundational skills to help you build a career:

• Comprehensive Training: Receive paid, hands-on education in POS software, retail customer service, and professional communication techniques.
• Exclusive Service Privileges: Enjoy generous 10% team member discount benefits on all in-store and online purchases.
• Performance Opportunities: Participate in local store incentives designed to reward RedCard sign-ups and operational accuracy.
• Growth Opportunities: Benefit from a culture that heavily prefers to promote leadership from within its own entry-level ranks.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age (with valid work permit) or 18 years of age upon application.
• High School diploma or GED preferred; no prior cashier or customer service experience necessary.
• Must possess an eagerness to learn, a friendly disposition, and strong basic math skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift 20-40 pounds on a regular basis.