Liquor Store Clerk - Part Time

Do you have an interest in serving the public and working for a great city? Join Brooklyn Center and be a part of an amazing group of city employees who are proud of the work they do every day. Our Liquor Stores is currently recruiting for part-time, Liquor Store Clerks.  General
·       Opens and closes out the cash register and store - daily.
·       Aids customers in the selection of items for purchase.
·       Rings up sales.
·       Performs daily maintenance and housekeeping duties for the store.
·       Assists shift leads, category leads and managers in keeping items inventoried.
·       Stocks items on shelves and in coolers.
·       Inspects deliveries to ensure accuracy.
·       Compiles regular cashier drops for tills.
·       Periodically lifts and carries merchandise for customers.
·       Lifts and moves large, heavy boxes.
·       Operates standard business machines and appliances, including pallet stacker and WAV.
·       Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
 
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Communications:   Must be able to read and understand correspondence, memoranda, and directives, and follow such directives.  Must have the ability to communicate effectively with persons who do not speak English and are from a variety of different cultures. Must have ability to communicate with customers to accurately assist customers in a helpful manner with orders.
 
Decision Making:   Must be able to act in a decisive manner, using good judgment.  Must be able to assess problems and situations, anticipate needs and evaluate alternatives. 
 
Interpersonal Relationships:   Must be able to work in cooperation with other staff members.  Must be consistent in dealing with people; must have the ability to accept criticism and/or discipline. 
 
 Professional Attitude:   Must have commitment to the organization; willingness to take initiative; dependability; maturity in relationships with others; and self-confidence.  Must represent the organization with a courteous, helpful, and accurate business-like attitude.  Ability to work as a team member.
 
Quality of Work:   Must be able to operate in an efficient and safe manner all equipment required for this position and in accordance with City policy and direction.  Must be able to demonstrate initiative and independence in completion of work responsibility.  Must be able to produce quality, accurate work, detect and correct errors, utilize work time properly and productively.
 
Technical Knowledge: Good knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in a business enterprise.  Ability to perform duties for the day-to-day operation of a municipal liquor store.        
 
Physical Abilities:   Must have the ability to frequently lift objects up to 35 pounds from floor to shoulder height.  Must occasionally lift 35 to 75 pounds from floor to waist.  In order to complete the essential duties, this position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, crawling, reaching above shoulder level and away from body, kneeling, twisting, turning, accurate balance, pushing, pulling, and lifting on a regular basis.  Must be able to use hands for simple and firm grasping frequently; occasionally for fine manipulation.  Must have the ability to read and discern visual images and written documentation. May work with a wide variety of equipment essential to complete assigned duties.  Ability to work varied schedule as assigned.Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to work weekends (Friday, Saturday or Sunday).

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read or write any language other than English, including sign language.

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

The City of Brooklyn Center will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, ability, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, veteran status, or membership on a local human rights commission, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression, and lawful participation in the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Patient Registry. The City of Brooklyn Center will take all necessary steps to ensure that all employment practices are free of such discrimination.
 
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Therefore, it is also not, nor can it be implied to be, a contract of employment. The contents of this position description may be changed without notice, and employment may be terminated by either party, at will. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. All employees are responsible for following applicable policies and procedures as defined by their manager or as described in the personnel handbook.


Completion of an on-line application is required.  Do not refer to your resume – the staff member reviewing the application will not have access to your resume during the review process.  The City does not allow attachments to the on-line application.  If you would like to submit a cover letter, resume or other documentation, please e-mail it to HR@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us – please reference the job title in the subject line.