Benefits: Employee discounts Flexible schedule Job SummaryEllis Home & Garden at 2260 Bert Kouns in Shreveport, LA is now accepting applications for a Cashier/Sales Associate. This position will help operate our store on a day-to-day basis. Ellis Home & Garden is a family-owned and operated business that offers flexible scheduling, a family-oriented atmosphere, and a great working environment.Responsibilities and DutiesThis position will combine being a Cashier and a Sales Associate. Cashiers are the face of the company and usually the first person that our customers see when they come to our store. Cashiers are responsible for greeting customers, processing transactions accurately, answering phone calls, and any other assigned duties. The Sales Associates work throughout the store; duties include unloading delivery trucks, helping customers with purchases, cleaning, stocking and any other assigned duties.Qualifications and SkillsHigh School Diploma or GED requiredSome college preferredLifting 50+/- pounds periodicallyComfortable working in all weather conditions periodicallyComputer proficiency requiredRetail point of sale experience preferredCash handling experience Plant knowledge preferred, but not required (we will train you!)Must be available Nights & WeekendsMust be 18 years of ageMinimum 1 year Forklift Operator experience preferredPay determined by experience: starting at $10.00 per hourPlease fill out an application online or apply in person during our business hours; Mon-Fri 8am-2pm Compensation: $10.00 per hour The Ellis Family TraditionEllis is a family owned and operated company dating back to the late 1800's with its original roots in pottery manufacturing in Marshall, Texas. However, now a days things have changed quite dramatically with Ellis extending its product reach into all different aspects of Home Decor and Gardening. Ellis Home and Garden has been in business over 44 years beginning in Bossier City, La and eventually expanding into East Texas with a total of five retail locations and two seasonal stores.Ellis has one of the most impressive greenhouse operations around, showing all types of products, from tropical plants out of California to annuals and shrubs grown locally.Ellis prides their stores on not only having a unique product selection, but also showing its customers how to best use this product with intricate displays throughout the entire store.Come help keep the Ellis Tradition going by joining us!