Cashier

Role Based in Baton Rouge

Role in Baton Rouge: Cashier Hiring Organization: Target Based in: Baton Rouge, LA (a key business district) Posted: Recently. Required Experience: Entry-Level.

Pay: $17-$20/Hour (approx. $39.6k/Year) Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits. Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.

What You'll Do

This role centers on your professional skills within the Retail Operations space in Baton Rouge.

• This Baton Rouge-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Target team in Baton Rouge, LA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Baton Rouge, 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.