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Cashier - 335 

About the Organization Navajo Agricultural Products Industry

We produce premier Navajo Pride brand agricultural products, guaranteed to be of the highest quality on the market today. We are located in the heart of the Four Corners region near Farmington, New Mexico, and are operating one of the largest tracts of contiguous farmland in the nation.

Our agribusiness features state-of-the-art farming technology including a multimillion dollar water irrigation management system. NAPI produces the finest and freshest varieties of Navajo Pride brand potatoes, corn, alfalfa, beans, and small grains, such as barley, wheat and oats. We are also expanding our Navajo Pride brand product selection at all times, so be sure and check our product availability frequently.

What makes Navajo Pride brand so unique? We are owned and operated by the Navajo people. At NAPI, we take pride in producing Navajo Pride brand premium products for retail purposes, repackaging or for direct sale to our customers.
 
Close Date 9/15/2025  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Number of Openings 1  
Req Number ADM-25-00004  
Position Cashier  
Description

I. POSITION FUNCTION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Scales Supervisor, the Cashier provides clerical/cashier and customer support to record all transactions of NAPI product sales and any additional NAPI related sales, including Region II Scale house, Farm Operations Scales, as well as at NAPI sponsored events, i.e., Customer Appreciation, Navajo Nation Fairs, etc.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements are essential functions of this position and not intended to be all-inclusive; rather, they are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the incumbent, and an employee may be directed to perform other reasonably related job duties and responsibilities. NAPI reserves the right to revise or change the job duties and responsibilities as the need arises, based on business need, and this position description may be updated accordingly. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

General Duties & Responsibilities

1. Performs all functions related to NAPI products sales along with any additional NAPI related sales.

2. Operates a large truck scale recording weights and measures, including “Axel-out” semi-trailers according to the Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations.

3. Records weights, identifies customer, driver and/or truck number, identifies product on a scale ticket.

4. Prepares receiving ticket or Bill of Landing forms with accuracy as it relates to scale tickets.

5. Responsible for entering all transactional documentation into the Famous Software and Summit Software systems daily.

6. Records all sales and receives an exchange in the form of cash, checks, credit/debit card or on account from customers as those transactions occur.

7. Records incoming and outgoing inventory accurately to maintain completeness of records.

8. Responsible for maintaining good cash handling procedures and internal controls involving all sales transactions.

9. Balances cash to sales accurately daily and reports all sales transactions with the necessary paperwork to the Cashier Supervisor and the Accounting department.

10. Responsible for the daily deposits, petty cash including security and safeguarding all monetary instruments as they relate to this position.

11. Responsible for assisting the Scales Supervisor with the NAPI related sales events i.e. Customer Appreciation, Navajo Nation Fairs, etc. including working with the crop managers during those events.

12. Maintains product inventories accurately to assure that deliveries and sales demand are met.

13. Understands the quality of products and standards to meet market acceptance.

14. Coordinates shipping and receiving schedules as needed.

15. Follows set contingency plans for power outages, robbery, etc. as outlined in accordance with Safety.

16. Demonstrates excellent customer service and promotes Navajo Pride products.

17. Attends staff meetings as required.

18. Maintains an organized scale house and/or area as for being clean and neat along with providing a welcoming atmosphere to NAPI customers.

19. Supports all NAPI employees in a team effort.

Other

20. Works collaboratively, cooperatively, and in coordination with fellow team members and with others in the organization, treats them with respect, courtesy and consideration, and shows understanding and the appropriate support of other team members to help get the job done.

21. Provides information, guidance and resources to diverse groups of customers, clients and others outside of the organization; treats them in a friendly manner with professionalism, helpfulness, respect, courtesy and consideration at all times regardless of circumstances.

22. Maintains regular, dependable attendance and punctuality, and physical presence at the assigned worksite; must interact directly with people or objects at the worksite on a regular basis. Communications technology may, for certain tasks and under certain circumstances, enable an employee to effectively perform some of the work-related duties from home on a temporary basis.

23. Complies with all applicable environmental health and safety policies, procedures and work rules, giving maximum effort to performing job functions in a manner that protects the health and safety of the incumbent, co-workers, and the general public.

24. Performs other duties as assigned and which are deemed necessary or desirable by NAPI.

III. POSITION AUTHORITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

General:

Position has a moderate level of line responsibility and limited authority to make independent decisions over an assigned department or function.

Results of Action:

Decisions will have a high degree of impact on operations or services. Errors may result in significant disruption of operations or services or damage to operational activities. Errors in accuracy, judgment, tact or communication could result in a loss of productivity, and a significant loss of credibility and potential income for the organization. Failure to establish and monitor work schedules for the Department will result in an inability to meet deadlines and will delay the completion of records and other projects.

Budgetary & Financial Resources Accountability:

Position has no accountability for budgetary or financial decisions, and decisions will have no impact on resource utilization or budget within NAPI.

Equipment/Material Management & Accountability:

Position has a moderate level of responsibility for equipment, material, or supplies; proper utilization is required plus accountability for first-echelon maintenance may be required; minimal authority and accountability for purchase within strict policy guidelines may be present.

Confidential and Sensitive Information:

  • Incumbent has limited access to sensitive and proprietary company data, including but not limited to services, legal and financial data, and an essential job result is the maintenance of a high level of confidentiality of the information processed by the employee.
  • Incumbent has limited access to personal and professional data regarding individual employees and their families, and to personal data regarding customers/clients/members and their families, and must comply with the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) to keep that data secure and private.
  • Incumbent has no access to health data of employees and their families, and to health data of customers/clients/members and their families, and must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), to keep that data secure and private.

Independence of Action; Supervision Received:

The Cashier works under general supervision of the Scales Supervisor. Production generally precedes a check on the quality of work. Established methods and procedures are clearly established and general instructions provided.

Supervision Exercised:

The Cashier is responsible for own work, and has no supervisory authority or responsibility, although the Cashier may have functional authority over specific projects or areas of responsibility as specified in this Job Description or otherwise delegated by the Supervisor.

 
Position Requirements

IV. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for the position, but is not a comprehensive list. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma, GED, or High School Equivalence.

• College course work or experience in bookkeeping or accounting work, including inventory control.

• Some functions require certifications and training which will be provided by NAPI.

Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited two-year college or university in business or public administration, Accounting, or directly related discipline.

• Prior experience in clerical, cashier, bookkeeping and customer service or agricultural business.

Substitution:

• Education and training can be substituted for work experience.

Navajo Preference:

Navajo preference will be applied in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA), it is Navajo Agricultural Products Industry’s (“NAPI”) goal and intention to strictly adhere to the NEPA in all employment practices and hire qualified Navajo Personnel for all positions. Tribal sovereignty support and Navajo preference initiatives are mandatory.

Language Requirements:

Required:

Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures and technical manuals. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from vendors, contractors, supervisors and coworkers.

Preferred:

Bi-lingual (English/Navajo)

Shared Responsibilities:

As a requirement of their employment, all NAPI employees are expected and required to follow and adhere to the following job responsibilities:

  • Support the mission, vision, values, and goals of Navajo Agricultural Products Industry.
  • Support excellence in our customer service philosophy, and deliver excellent customer service both to internal and external customers.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
  • Follow all safety policies, guidelines, and work rules, and participate in trainings.
  • Practice good stewardship of NAPI property and follow policy.
  • Act in a professional manner at all times.
  • Function from INTEGRITY, HONESTY, and LOYALTY in all activities concerning NAPI.
  • Follow the current NAPI Strategic Plan initiatives.
  • Maintain and support a team environment within the workgroup, and with other departments.
  • Champion NAPI in the community.

Core Competencies:

Performs the essential functions and elements of this position competently, demonstrating adequate progress throughout the course of the introductory period of employment and continuing throughout employment with NAPI. A variety of personal competencies need to be demonstrated by everyone at NAPI, and include but are not limited to:

  • Quality/Compliance: Achieving a standard of excellence with our work processes and outcomes, honoring NAPI policies and all regulatory requirements.
  • Customer focus: Striving for high customer satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful and pleasant, making it as easy as possible on the customer or client, rather than on self, department, or organization.
  • Communication: Balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed.
  • Collegiality: Being helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
  • Initiative: Taking ownership of our work, doing what is needed without being asked, following through
  • Efficiency and Continuous Improvement: Planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways to do things
  • Coachability: Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement
  • Safety: Comply with and actively support all workplace safety policies and practices.
  • Team Player: able to work collaboratively with others in the organization, and to work well with diverse groups of people and gain and maintain respect of others, both inside and outside of NAPI.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the essential functions of the position, but are not a comprehensive list:

  • Knowledge of grain, alfalfa and other forage grades and standards to meet market acceptability.
  • Knowledge of data processing, financial concepts, and recordkeeping principles.
  • Knowledge of data entry equipment and of office practices and procedures.
  • Skills in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
  • Skills in working with numbers and solving equations.
  • Skills in computing, compiling, charting, reviewing and supporting data.
  • Ability to concentrate and handle detailed work.
  • Ability to reconcile production, harvest and shipping records.
  • Ability to prepare records, charts, and spreadsheets.
  • Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret data.
  • Ability to compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results in a concise format
  • Knowledge of basic recordkeeping procedures and methods, and the ability to apply them to difficult of complex transactions.
  • Knowledge in hand signals to help trucks navigate on/off the scales.
  • Ability to display good customer relations and to effectively communicate with all segments of the NAPI operations.
  • Ability to perform with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to accept criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
  • Ability to willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
  • Ability of being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
  • Ability to work collaboratively to build professional working relationships with colleagues, coworkers, and constituents.
  • Ability to work successfully as a team and independently with moderate supervision.
  • Ability to use search engines, data queries, and assimilate printed information.
  • Ability to be careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks.
  • Ability to establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
  • Ability to be self-directed, developing one’s own way of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision..
  • Ability to be reliable, responsible, dependent, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Ability to work a diverse schedule.
  • Ability to demonstrate safety consciousness and awareness at all times.
  • Ability to keep records and write legibly.
  • Ability to perform minor equipment maintenance.
  • Ability to be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and pressurized environment and must be able to shift to other functions and priorities as needed.

Certification, Licenses and Registrations:

  • Must have and maintain a current New Mexico, or Arizona driver’s license, must have and maintain an NAPI-insurable driving record, and must provide proof of current liability insurance meeting or exceeding State-required minimum coverages.
  • First Aid, CPR, and Defensive Driving Course.

Training Requirements:

  • Must successfully complete all NAPI-required safety and other training
  • Must successfully pass and maintain training certification in all state, NAPI, individual-specific, and/or other training requirements of the position and job assignment.
  • Additional specific training requirements for this position may be required by NAPI.
  • Global GAP training in such areas as quality control, quality assurance, food safety, and other related work in an agricultural setting.

Tools and Equipment Used:

  • Standard office equipment, including desktop computer and standard MS-Office applications
  • Famous Accounting Software
  • Must be able to operate a company vehicle and a two-way radio.

Other:

  • In accordance with the conditional offer of employment, individual must pass drug screen, and all NAPI, and other required background investigations.
  • Additional drug screening and background investigations may be required depending on the job assignment, or job transfer.
  • Must read and acknowledge NAPI’s Non-disclosure agreement.

V. PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical and mental demands, and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical and mental demands, and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NAPI maintains a comprehensive, detailed assessment of the physical and mental demands, and working conditions for this position, which are also included in the incumbent’s employment file.

Physical Effort and Demand:

  • Significant physical demand is required to perform the work; an employee in this position frequently stands, walks, kneels, squats, crawls, twists, and climbs.
  • Significant physical demand is required to perform the work; an employee in this position frequently lifts a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Significant physical demand is required to perform the work; an employee in this position frequently using hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.

Visual Acuity, Hearing, Speaking, Manual Dexterity:

  • Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to perform timely and accurate data entry;

Mental Demand:

  • Effective performance requires continual thinking and attention to work/detail demanded by the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities and essential functions of the job.
  • Must be able to work non-standard work hours as required to fulfill job responsibilities (up to 7 days a week to meet deadlines and respond to operational needs, particularly during the harvest season, depending on department operations.
  • Must be able to thrive in a fast paced and pressured environment and must be able to shift to other functions and priorities as needed.

Environment/Working Conditions:

  • Little to some hazardous conditions exist in the work environment. The work environment is pleasant; only minimal negative physical factors exist.
  • Above average amount of negative psychological factors; these factors must be addressed and considered in the performance of duties and have potential for a negative impact on job incumbents.
  • Little to moderate exposure to noise level in the work environment may be loud.

 

 
EOE Statement NAPI is an equal employment opportunity employer. Hiring will be done in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act ("NPEA").  
Hiring Manager(s) Albertina Secody  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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