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The Local Market | Murphy, NC
Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available
Join the Team at The Local Market!
The Local Market is looking for friendly, dependable, and hardworking individuals to join our team as a Cashier/Customer Service Associate.
Our team members help create a welcoming experience for every customer by providing excellent service, maintaining a clean and well-stocked store, accurately handling purchases, and preparing fresh, quality food. Depending on the needs of the location, your experience, and your assigned position, you may work primarily in the retail area, the deli, or assist in both areas.
If you enjoy staying active, helping customers, and being part of a team, we would love to meet you!
What You’ll Do
Customer Service and Retail Responsibilities
- Greet customers and provide friendly, respectful, and efficient service.
- Operate the register and accurately process cash, credit/debit, EBT, coupons, lottery, money orders, and other approved transactions.
- Count change, issue receipts, and follow all cash-handling and fraud-prevention procedures.
- Verify identification and follow all legal and company requirements for alcohol, tobacco, lottery, and other age-restricted sales.
- Inform customers about promotions, Local Rewards, and applicable fuel-loyalty programs.
- Answer customer questions and involve store leadership when additional assistance is needed.
- Stock, rotate, organize, and front merchandise in the store and coolers.
- Check products for expiration and properly remove or handle out-of-date merchandise.
- Replenish coffee, cappuccino, fountain-drink, and frozen-drink stations.
- Maintain clean and orderly registers, beverage stations, restrooms, fuel islands, exterior areas, and other customer spaces.
- Assist with deliveries, vendors, receipt paper, trash removal, and other daily store-operating tasks.
What We’re Looking For
- A friendly and helpful attitude toward customers and coworkers.
- Dependable attendance and the ability to arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
- Ability to accurately handle money, count change, and perform basic math.
- Willingness to learn register, food-service, safety, and store-operating procedures.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete required documentation.
- Strong attention to cleanliness, food safety, transaction accuracy, and customer service.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Availability to work a variable schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Previous cashier, retail, convenience-store, restaurant, deli, kitchen, or food-service experience is preferred but not required. Training will be provided.
Physical and Work Requirements
Team members must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, reach, stoop, twist, and use their hands to operate equipment, stock merchandise, prepare food, and complete cleaning tasks. The position may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling merchandise, food products, supplies, trash, and equipment.
Employees may work indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to changing temperatures, cooking equipment, vehicle traffic, fuel odors, cleaning products, food allergens, and wet or slippery surfaces. Deli assignments require compliance with all applicable food-safety, sanitation, glove-use, and hair-restraint requirements.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Why Work With Us?
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Hands-on training
- Opportunities to learn both retail and food-service operations
- A fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
- Respectful workplace for all employees at every level
Benefits Provided:
- Fuel and Store Discount at all The Local Market locations
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HAS), Accident, Critical Illness, Virtual Telehealth Services, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Travel Assistance Services, and Employee Discounts
- 401(k) with match
- Paid Time Off awarded every January
Ready to join The Local Market team? Apply today!
The Local Market is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Murphy, NC 28906 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in service associate jobs.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- One or more years of customer-facing service experience
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems or banking teller software
- Strong verbal communication and active listening skills
- Ability to handle cash, process transactions, and reconcile balances accurately
- Availability for evenings, weekends, or rotating shifts as required
Tips for Your Service Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
A service associate resume for a bank looks different from one for a hospital or a retail chain. Lead with the environment you know best, use industry-specific terminology, and match your bullet points to the language in each posting.
Highlight transaction volume and accuracy
Employers in banking and retail care about how many transactions you processed and how few errors you made. Quantify throughput wherever you can, even roughly, because hiring managers use those details to gauge whether you can handle their pace.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists service associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get your certifications visible upfront
If you hold a notary commission, CPR certification, food handler card, or any sector-specific credential, put it in your resume header or a dedicated credentials line. Many service associate postings filter for these before a recruiter reads the rest.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Service associate interviews almost always include a situation where a customer was upset or a process broke down. Prepare two or three specific stories using a clear problem-action-outcome structure so your answers feel concrete, not rehearsed.
Negotiate schedule flexibility, not just pay
Many service associate roles are shift-based, and shift differential, schedule consistency, and overtime caps affect your real earnings more than base hourly rate alone. Ask about shift assignments before you accept so there are no surprises on day one.
Service Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most service associates?
Walgreens, Dollar Tree, and Raising Cane's are hiring the most service associates right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to spike around seasonal peaks and new branch or location openings.
How many service associate jobs are remote?
About 33% of service associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Phone-based customer support and virtual banking roles account for most of the remote positions, while in-person environments like retail floors and hospital registration desks remain predominantly on-site.
How do you become a service associate?
Start by completing a high school diploma or equivalent, then gain experience in any customer-facing role such as retail cashier, front desk agent, or call center representative. Build familiarity with point-of-sale or case management software, earn any sector-specific credentials your target industry requires, and apply to entry-level service associate postings that match your background.
Can you get hired as a service associate with little experience?
Yes, many service associate roles are designed as entry points and prioritize attitude, reliability, and communication skills over a long work history. Emphasize any volunteer work, school projects, or part-time roles that involved helping people, handling transactions, or resolving problems. A clean, well-organized resume and a confident phone screen go a long way when experience is thin.
What does the service associate interview process look like?
Most service associate interviews involve a brief phone screen to confirm availability and basic fit, followed by one or two in-person or video rounds. Expect behavioral questions about handling difficult customers, working under pressure, and staying accurate during high-volume periods. Some employers add a short skills assessment covering math, typing speed, or software navigation before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to service associate jobs?
You can find and apply to service associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that fit your background, industry preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing that matches your experience.
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