Bank Teller

Merchants Bank, Hastings, has an opening for an outgoing part-time Teller.

At Merchants Bank, your job isn't just another bank position - it's being part of a dedicated team. Looking for a rewarding career with competitive benefits, an emphasis on giving back to the community, and growth opportunities? Join us!

 10-15 hours/week including 2-3 Saturday mornings/month.  We are looking for someone that is friendly, outgoing, a quick learner, and team player.  Previous customer service and cash handling skills preferred.  In this position, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, cross selling products and services, and processing all types of banking transactions.

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Please apply in person at Merchants Bank, Hastings (1525 Vermillion St), online at www.merchantsbank.com/about/careers, or e-mail by clicking APPLY on this posting, with a cover letter and resume or to request an application.  

Merchants Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Job Description

This position is considered one of our most critical front-line customer contact positions, as our customers have direct contact with tellers for 85% of all their banking transactions.  Tellers are responsible for all cash-related transactions, in addition to transactions involving paper documents.  The position requires good basic, general knowledge of all banking operations.

The successful Teller is one who excels in many areas.  Detailed aspects of each area are as follows:

Customer Service (Internal and External):

Tellers play a vital role in providing service.  For many customers, tellers are their primary contact with the bank.  Customer Service is measured by the degree to which the teller provides excellent service to customers and maintains constructive relationships with co-workers to ensure a more positive working atmosphere.

• Acknowledges customers’ presence promptly with a “come on in” feeling and aware of their surroundings and engaged in what is occurring
• Sets aside their other work when customers approach
• Exchanges a greeting, smiles, and calls the customer by name
• Listens carefully to the customers’ requests, makes eye contact, clarifies facts and summarizes needs
• Demonstrates enthusiasm in handling customers’ transactions
• Explains banking procedures to customers in understandable terms avoiding Bank jargon
• Assists customers in the completion of bank forms, tickets, etc.
• Politely refers customers to a Customer Service Representative when necessary
• Thanks the customer by name for their business and offers further assistance
• Anticipates customer traffic and plans accordingly to ensure customers are served promptly and efficiently
• Seeks assistance and guidance from co-workers in a timely and polite manner
• Cooperates with others and is effective in establishing working relationships
• Makes suggestions/referrals to enhance customer relationships
• Offers hospitality to waiting customers