Closing Manager - WA Spokane Area, WAJob Title: Closing ManagerJob Code: 973Department: GroceryReports To: Store ManagerFLSA Status: NonexemptEEOC Codes: 41-1011, 4700Wage: $18.25 to $21.75, depending on experience.Benefits:Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 100% Company paidEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - 100% Company paid; allocations begin at age 21Years of Credited Service Vested PercentageLess than two years 0%Two years 20%Three years 40%Four years 60%Five years 80%Six or more years 100%Daily Pay - Employee's option to work today get paid today401K - Company matching up to 4% (if elected)Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (no deductible medical option) - Employer pays the majority of premiumHealth Savings Account (HSA) - (depending on the plan selected)Paid holidays include: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day (time and a half for worked holidays)Three days of Bereavement payThree days Jury payWashington Paid Family & Medical Leave - The Company pays 26.78% of the premiumWashington Paid Sick & Safe Leave - Employees earn 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours workedEssence of PositionTo provide guidance and empowerment to all store associates, and model how to actively engage guests, ensuring they receive unparalleled hospitality and professional service.Shared Expectations for all roles within our company include, but are not limited to the following:Creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.Embracing Yoke's Core Values and Mission Statement as an integral part of your contribution to our team.Promoting Yoke's sales and company growth by patronizing Yoke's stores and representing our company in the community with a positive message.Participating enthusiastically with genuine care for our shared success, always remembering we are the owners of Yoke's.Tasks of PositionThe following are the core and essential responsibilities of this position. Associates are responsible for completing any and all duties assigned as required for the successful operation of our business. All associates are required to perform their job duties in a manner that upholds the integrity and honesty of our company.Reporting for assigned shifts on time, and on a regular basis, capable of communicating clearly and demonstrating suitable physical abilities to safely perform assigned tasks and duties, and prepared to provide excellent service and leadership.Promoting sales through active discussions with guests, offering product recommendations, and discussing current promotions and service information. (Examples may include while in the check stand: asking guests if they need stamps or ice, chatting about Yoke's signature items, fresh board, and sweet deal suggestions, or providing information on reusable bag rebates).Performing all work with regard to the laws, policies, and confidentiality regulations of the company, and in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines. Advising the Store Manager or appropriate personnel of any discrepancies.Identifying and supporting the development of associates who show promise or interest in increased responsibility.* Practicing Food Safety - Active Managerial Control for all food handling departments by being proactive at finding and preventing food safety risks, ensuring that all food handling Department Managers, Assistant Department Managers, and Leads are properly trained and are actively training associates on food safety practices. These practices include knowing personal health and illness symptoms to report to the management, monitoring food temperatures with thermometers, proper hand washing when required, using tongs or other barrier