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El Super
Checker - # 21 Paramount
South Gate, CA, 90280
Job Type Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted 30 November 2025
Checker - #21 Paramount
El Super #21 Starting Rate $16.50 per hour
Do you?
- Provide excellent Customer Service?
- Love your Community?
- Love Food?
Join our El Super Store Operations Team as a Checker - #21 Paramount!
Store Location 14601 LAKEWOOD BLVD. PARAMOUNT, California, 90723 United States
Who We Are With a rich history rooted in family and love for food, El Super has served as the supermarket of choice for our customers for more than 25 years by offering exceptional value and variety at the lowest possible prices. At El Super, we strive to meet the needs of our diverse communities through a vast assortment of grocery products from Latin America, authentic in-house service departments and quality perishable items. As part of the Chedraui USA group of companies, our mission is to provide customers with an exceptional shopping experience with the freshest selection available across all our retail banners, and our people are at the heart of what we do. Our team is continually looking for talented individuals to bring our mission to life. Your success starts here!
What We Bring
- 401(k) Retirement Benefit
- Continuing Education Benefits
- And Much More!
What You'll Bring Candidates should possess the ability to:
- Read and comprehend simple instructions, product labels, product pricing codes, shelf tags, short correspondence, and memos.
- Write simple correspondence.
- Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
It Would Be Extra Awesome if you brought... Basic PC/Outlook skills Retail Management Certificate
The Opportunity Under direct supervision of the Front End Supervisor, the Checker is responsible for maintaining outstanding customer service as per company standards, processing sales quickly, accurately and efficiently, performing cash register operations and safeguarding company assets. Must be able to bend, stand and stoop for prolonged periods of times. The working environment is typical for a fast-paced grocery store, and essential functions of this job include physical requirements such as lifting, standing, walking and kneeling as well as visual and auditory requirements. For more information, including whether reasonable accommodations may be necessary and/or available, please reference the complete job description for the position located in the store.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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Frequently asked questions
Checker roles in South Gate, CA, particularly at local retailers like El Super, face moderate competition due to steady demand in the grocery sector. Job seekers often balance proximity and shift flexibility, making local candidates with reliable schedules more competitive when applying for these positions.
While formal certifications aren’t typically mandatory for Checker roles in Paramount or South Gate, having a California Food Handler Card or familiarity with local health regulations can enhance employability. Proof of eligibility to work in the US and basic customer service skills are highly valued by employers like El Super.
Checkers often juggle high customer volumes and fast-paced checkout lines, requiring sharp attention to detail and quick problem-solving. Handling payment discrepancies or managing customer inquiries smoothly is essential, especially during peak hours at South Gate locations.
El Super’s Checker roles often emphasize bilingual communication and cultural familiarity due to the local community mix, which might differ from Paramount chain stores focusing more on automated checkout systems. This creates a more interpersonal work environment at El Super.
Strong numerical accuracy, effective communication, and patience under pressure are key attributes. Since the role involves scanning, bagging, and managing customer interactions, multitasking and friendly demeanor significantly enhance performance.
Absolutely, entry-level Checker roles can lead to supervisory or inventory specialist positions over time. Demonstrating reliability and customer service skills at El Super often opens doors to advancement within the store or the broader retail sector in South Gate.
Checkers in South Gate typically earn between $14 and $17 per hour, influenced by the grocery store’s size and local living costs. El Super aligns its pay competitively with regional standards to attract dependable staff for roles like # 21 Paramount Checker.
El Super provides tailored training focusing on POS system operation, customer service excellence, and safety protocols, especially adapted for the # 21 Paramount site’s workflow. This approach helps new Checkers integrate quickly and maintain service standards.
Hiring often peaks before holidays and summer months when grocery demand spikes. El Super in South Gate may increase recruitment for Checker positions during these periods, offering more opportunities for temporary or part-time roles.
Checkers serve as vital frontline representatives, ensuring smooth transactions and positive customer experiences which align with El Super’s commitment to community-focused retail. Their role directly supports store efficiency and customer loyalty in the Paramount market.