Simple Gifts Farm 1089 N. Pleasant St. Amherst, MA 01002 Company Description: Simple Gifts Farm is a small, diverse market farm located in North Amherst, Mass. We run a 300-member CSA program and were 18-year members of the Amherst Farmer’s Market. Salary Range: Location: min Per Hour AMHERST MA Job Type: Category: Full / Part Time Sales/Retail Education Level: Work Experience: High School or Equivalent Preference: Nice to have Preference: Nice to have Skills/Certifications/Licences: Cashier, familiarity with produce, Customer Service - Preference: Nice to have Description: Overview: The Farm Store Cashier will work in the store during business hours and be responsible for all operations of the store during their time slot, including restocking, POS operation, receiving deliveries, and providing excellent customer service to the public. The ideal applicant will have experience in agriculture, customer service, and retail sales, familiarity with fresh produce, strong communication skills, computer literacy, a strong work ethic and attention to detail. Excellent people skills are a must: friendliness, patience, and a desire to engage and educate customers about our produce. On-farm work experience and creative skills such as sign making are also desired. Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods. Preferred flexible year-round availability. Minimum wage to start with added benefits of tips, and employee discounts. Requirements: Specific Responsibilities of Farm Store Cashier * Maintain beautiful and bountiful product displays. * Collaborate with Harvest Manager, Farmstand Manager and other Farm staff to keep inventory of produce from Simple Gifts and other farms well-stocked in farm store walk-in cooler and on display. * Keep stock of all produce and other products abundantly displayed. * Receive delivery of product. * Customer Service * Always maintain a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the store. * Provide knowledgeable advice on the uses, benefits, and features of products in store, especially the produce. * Cleaning and store maintenance * Complete regular cleaning tasks to keep the store environment beautiful, clean and safe. * Keep signs and prices updated on displays. * Store Operations * Open and/or close store, including opening or closing cash register.