Mercantile Associate - Motel Front Desk Clerk

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today!  

Where You Will Work

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.

Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town  website to learn more.

Description

Responsible for guest services. Performs a variety of services for guests for the motel, restaurant and bar. Responsible for ensuring excellent quality of food service and positive guest experience.

• Greets guests, takes orders, and delivers food and beverages
• Makes alcoholic drinks for the dining rooms and to serve customers in the bar area; checks identification
• Balances cash receipts
• Cleans glasses, utensils, and bar equipment
• Performs portioning and inventory control to prepare a variety of foods, garnishes and all ingredients required for preparing dishes on the menu
• Dishwashing
• Registers guests, assigns rooms, collects payments and answers the phone
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the Hotel and Restaurant
• Delivers service items to guest rooms
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• No previous related experience required
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in the operation of a personal computer to include Microsoft applications
• Responsible for total guest experience and satisfaction
• Multitasking in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment required
• Ability to interact positively with the public essential to success

Prefe rred

• May be hiring for full-time and/or part-time positions based upon business needs
• Positions may be located at Conoco, Bowling Alley, and/or Motel
• Must be willing and able to work alternative work schedules that may vary depending on business needs (days, nights, weekends, holidays, scheduled/unscheduled overtime)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience working with a cash register, taking payment and making accurate change
• Ability to balance a cash drawer
• Experience working in a restaurant or food service environment
• Food Handler's Certification
• High School diploma or GED
• Are you familiar with hotel management software and basic computer skills

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• These responsibilities require the ability to walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, lift up to fifty (50) lbs or more, kneel, push, pull, reach, bend, twist, and stoop on a frequent basis
• Ability to work in all types of environments to include noise, exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity
• Willing and able to work a 12-hour shift schedule or other shift as assigned
• Ability to share job responsibilities and be flexible with work schedule and start times
• Ability to participate in a high performing team environment
• Ability to communicate and interact with other teams
• Must attend alcohol training class and understand the law, rules and regulations for the State of Arizona
• Must attend training class for safe food handling procedures
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/ alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing

What We Offer You 

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $15.25 - $21.35/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role. 

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits 
• Company-paid life and disability insurance 
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match 
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave 
• Tuition assistance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle 
• Internal progression opportunities 
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package! 

What We Require  

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam. 
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing. 
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation. 
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer 

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