DavidCronin
Steel Member
im really nervous and im being forced to get my first job soon, at shoprite. does any one have any tips for m, im just really nervous.
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tips for first job?
- Thread starter DavidCronin
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Cashier or stock clerk?
If it's anything like the grocery store I work at, it won't be bad at all. The people you work with will probably be around your age and you'll get to laugh and joke around a lot.
I'm a cashier and the #1 thing to remember is not to be a robot. Every customer, ask them how they're doing and when they give you the classic "good how are you?" (in a monotone voice) come back with "I'm awesome!" then something sarcastic like "As always here at shoprite!"
Second most important thing cashier-wise is just take your time, especially when first starting out. You aren't going to know any of the codes for the produce, and that will take awhile to memorize. When you get that order that has like 1000 vegetables, don't be afraid to tell the customer "Sorry I'm new, can you tell me what this is?" If you don't know what kind of fruit or vegetable it is. A lot of times there will be a sticker on stuff, but you need to know if it's by quantity or by weight. Things like watermelons, cantaloupes, lemons, and limes are by quantity. Things that vary in size more like apples, green/orange/yellow peppers, lettuce, ect are by weight. You'll learn but produce is probably one of the things that will be annoying first starting out.
But on the subject of always taking your time, counting change back and making sure your drawer is right is like #1. Stores don't like to get fucked around with money wise. They know you're new so there will be a more lenient time when first starting out. But impress them, double count all the change back and just be sure your drawer is right.
They don't just throw you out there either, they usually have an orientation day, a day of training, then a day where you're actually doing cashier work, but with someone right next to you to answer any questions you might have.
I also work as a stock clerk sometimes too, which has less face-to-face people action and generally more physical labor. Depending on how big the store is, you might have to be out getting carts one minute, then trying to put some stock on the shelf the next minute, to mopping up the mess left by a jar of pickles someone dropped on the floor the next minute. My advice for stock, if you're doing that, is to just be ready for anything haha. Don't cut corners, if they want you facing the shelves 2 high, 2 back, even though it SUCKS for glass spaghetti sauce jars and glass applesauce containers, just do it. You make yourself look good and they know they can trust you.
Ughhh why did I type so much? I feel like I didn't really say all that much though, so if you want me to tell you more about what I know as far as grocery store, I think I could probably help. Shoprite isn't the same as my store obviously, but a lot of similarities exist I'm guessing haha.
If it's anything like the grocery store I work at, it won't be bad at all. The people you work with will probably be around your age and you'll get to laugh and joke around a lot.
I'm a cashier and the #1 thing to remember is not to be a robot. Every customer, ask them how they're doing and when they give you the classic "good how are you?" (in a monotone voice) come back with "I'm awesome!" then something sarcastic like "As always here at shoprite!"
Second most important thing cashier-wise is just take your time, especially when first starting out. You aren't going to know any of the codes for the produce, and that will take awhile to memorize. When you get that order that has like 1000 vegetables, don't be afraid to tell the customer "Sorry I'm new, can you tell me what this is?" If you don't know what kind of fruit or vegetable it is. A lot of times there will be a sticker on stuff, but you need to know if it's by quantity or by weight. Things like watermelons, cantaloupes, lemons, and limes are by quantity. Things that vary in size more like apples, green/orange/yellow peppers, lettuce, ect are by weight. You'll learn but produce is probably one of the things that will be annoying first starting out.
But on the subject of always taking your time, counting change back and making sure your drawer is right is like #1. Stores don't like to get fucked around with money wise. They know you're new so there will be a more lenient time when first starting out. But impress them, double count all the change back and just be sure your drawer is right.
They don't just throw you out there either, they usually have an orientation day, a day of training, then a day where you're actually doing cashier work, but with someone right next to you to answer any questions you might have.
I also work as a stock clerk sometimes too, which has less face-to-face people action and generally more physical labor. Depending on how big the store is, you might have to be out getting carts one minute, then trying to put some stock on the shelf the next minute, to mopping up the mess left by a jar of pickles someone dropped on the floor the next minute. My advice for stock, if you're doing that, is to just be ready for anything haha. Don't cut corners, if they want you facing the shelves 2 high, 2 back, even though it SUCKS for glass spaghetti sauce jars and glass applesauce containers, just do it. You make yourself look good and they know they can trust you.
Ughhh why did I type so much? I feel like I didn't really say all that much though, so if you want me to tell you more about what I know as far as grocery store, I think I could probably help. Shoprite isn't the same as my store obviously, but a lot of similarities exist I'm guessing haha.
Brian Boston
I got myself banned.
Relax. Act confident. People fuck up, don't be afraid to ask for help. Don't take bad advice from other workers, do what your manager teaches you, learn your own shortcuts from there.
I've had like 6 jobs doing bitch work. You might hate a job for the first few weeks but you will get used to it.
Heres a tip though, don't get a job at a restaurant, doing anything. They all suck. I've worked at 3 and none of them were a pleasant experience. You stink like the place, you eat the same shit every time you work and they are open late so the hours suck.
I've had like 6 jobs doing bitch work. You might hate a job for the first few weeks but you will get used to it.
Heres a tip though, don't get a job at a restaurant, doing anything. They all suck. I've worked at 3 and none of them were a pleasant experience. You stink like the place, you eat the same shit every time you work and they are open late so the hours suck.
DavidCronin
Steel Member
thanks to both of you, and im gonna be working with my bro and sister. and i my family is friends with the manager. i just want to avoid being a cashier but maybe since im new people might try to avoid going to my register. but thanks again
CameronScoots
I got myself banned.
run in there with a gun and scream shit fire and u'll be fine
DavidCronin
Steel Member
yea reaaaalll helpful^^^^, it makes it better since im black
Brian Boston
I got myself banned.
Try to do stock, so easy. You put the products on the shelf and put price tags on the shelf. I used to do that overnight at toys r us with 2 friends. Easiest job ever to stay up all night, fuck around with friends and make money
DavidCronin
Steel Member
yea ill deff ask if i can
edit: i asked my sis if it would be possible if i could do stock, i have to be 18 to use a box cutter even though im in a tech school and my trade is carpentry where we use many dangerous saws and sharp objects
edit: i asked my sis if it would be possible if i could do stock, i have to be 18 to use a box cutter even though im in a tech school and my trade is carpentry where we use many dangerous saws and sharp objects
DavidCronin
Steel Member
umm, i guess bump
D= its sam!!
Ex-Staff
if you want to get a promotion, sexual advances on the boss will do the trick.
Bear Grylls
M3MB3R
lol.
DavidCronin
Steel Member
im prolly gonna get bossed by my sister so, no
but any real helpful comments?
but any real helpful comments?
alec logan
Bronze member
rofl
Steele.M
Bronze member
umm if your doing like counter work just smile ask people what there doing what job they have small talk bsicly and yea be friendly.. and i shat my self one when i was reading dibbles thing i cant mermorize anything for shit.. but hopefully my local kmart will give me a job and start me off as like shelf orderer thingy.. and they dont say no cause my next shop inline and last one is coles
justin ware
Member
i got my first job at hungary jacks=P cooking some bugers. until i go to tafe ad get my trade
tylerbillman
Steel Member
Be a sound technitian. Easy job, decent hours, and lots of free time. I've been a professional water drinker, SR user, Macaroni maker, Scooter rider, and many other things with my experience as a Sound technitian
DavidCronin
Steel Member
im workin at shop rite, a grocery storeBe a sound technitian. Easy job, decent hours, and lots of free time. I've been a professional water drinker, SR user, Macaroni maker, Scooter rider, and many other things with my experience as a Sound technitian
lol ill pass shes a family friend and she has a kid
