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Front of Store Attendant Job Description
Learn about Front of Store Attendant roles in Target stores.
All about Target
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
All about Service & Engagement
Advocates of guest experience who welcome, thank, and exceed guest service expectations by focusing on guest interaction and recovery. Advocates of both in-store and digital services and solutions who are knowledgeable about capabilities and features that drive adoption, usage and ultimately guest loyalty. Empowered to make shopping quick and easy for guests at the checklanes, guest services, gift registry, pick-up and drive up while ensuring exceptional quality.
At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Front of Store Attendant can provide you with the skills and experience of:
Guest service fundamentals and experience supporting a guest-first culture across the store
Communicating and interacting with guests to build a welcoming guest experience
Adapting to different guest interactions and situations
Ensuring a safe and clean environment for team members and guests
As a Front of Store Attendant, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:
Create an Easy, Inspiring and Friendly guest experience by delivering on the following commitments:
Greet:
10ft: be friendly – smile, make eye contact, or wave
4ft: greet the guest, smile and initiate a warm, helpful interaction
Help guests find what they need and/or resolve issues to ensure a smooth, easy shopping experience
End every guest transaction with a sincere thank you
Actively support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude
Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience
Demonstrate a service culture that prioritizes the guest service experience by delivering the service standard through a brand and clean front of store that’s focused on first and last impressions and shopping experiences.
Work in a safe manner at all times; comply with all safety policies, best practices, and training; report hazards and correct where possible.
Ensure guest safety by stocking and maintaining Spill Stations throughout the store to promote spill response time and injury prevention.
Provide a seamless shopping experience for guests by keeping the carts and baskets clean and well stocked with the appropriate use of cart pusher
Provide a friendly response to guest carry out requests and team lifts when needed.
Maintain interior and exterior brand, including emptying garbage cans and attending to restroom cleanliness, charge electronic carts and attend to spills throughout the store as needed.
Empty guest-facing recycling bins when full
Collect hangers for backroom recycling.
Evaluate carts if damaged and request Property Management Lead (PML) maintenance or repairs.
Stock spill station and cleanliness supplies during store open hours.
Be knowledgeable with Target Loyalty programs and the Target app to be able to assist guests when needed.
Partner with leaders as needed to de-escalate any situations and recover the guest shopping experience while following Target’s policies and procedures.
Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance.
Support other duties based on business needs and leader direction at guest services such as order pick up (OPU), Drive-up (DU) Orders, including Starbucks DU, and DU Returns and maintain a compliance culture while executing those duties, such as compliance with federal, state, and local adult beverage laws.
All other duties based on business needs.
What we are looking for
This may be the right job for you if:
You enjoy interacting and helping others - including guests that shop our store and fellow team members you work with.
You thrive in a fast-moving, highly active and physically demanding role, where teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key to success.
You are open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays and other peak shopping times).
The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Front of Store Attendant. But, there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:
Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team members
Ability to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
Work both independently and with a team
Ability to prioritize duties based on the business
Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot
Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:
Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance from others.
Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays); come to work when scheduled, work scheduled shifts and take required meal and rest breaks
Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary).
Capable of working in and exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties including but not limited to Drive-up, carryout, etc.
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Competitive benefits
We are proud to provide benefits that support you, your family and your future.
Health and well-being
Target offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans, available to eligible team members after 90 days. Plus, get immediate access to free 24/7 virtual care and mental health support.
Financial well-being
Your financial future is bright with quick pay access and the TGT 401(k) plan, plus discounts and deals on everything from pet insurance to cell phone plans.
Paid time off
Target encourages work-life balance by offering eligible team members vacation time and paid national holidays, sick time and family leave.
Education assistance
Target's industry-leading education assistance benefit, Dream to Be, offers tuition-free programs to support your growth.
Market-leading pay
Target is a proud pay leader in every market we operate in, providing equitable and competitive pay for all.
Team Target discount
Team members get a 10% discount at all Target stores and Target.com, along with 20% off wellness products and 20% off adult owned-brand apparel and accessories. Plus, get an additional 5% savings with a Target Circle Card.
Creating a culture of joy
We bring out the best in each other every day.
Inclusivity
We value diverse voices and approaches. We act with authenticity and respect. We create equitable experiences for all.
Connection
We build trusted relationships. We collaborate across business functions. We recognize and celebrate progress.
Drive
We do what is right for Target, our team and guests. We deliver results that matter. We continually learn by valuing progress over perfection.
Grow with Target
We are fully invested in your personal and professional growth because our people are our power.
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