Full-Time

Cashier

Houchens Industries

Houchens Industries

11-50 employees

Diversified employee-owned holding company

No salary listed

Ashland, KY, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)

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Requirements
  • No prior experience is necessary.
  • Less than high school education is required.
  • Access to a phone at all times is required.
  • Ability to read and understand operating instructions for store equipment, including electronic cash registers, is required.
  • Ability to operate a cash register for up to 8 hours or longer is required.
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds at least once during the shift is required.
  • Good oral communication skills are required.
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations to make change, complete shift reports, and account for products during vendor check-in is required.
  • Ability to stand constantly, handle and finger constantly, and reach outward constantly is required.
  • Ability to walk, sit, squat or kneel, and bend occasionally is required.
  • Ability to meet the stated vision, hearing, smell, and touch requirements is required.
  • Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a back belt when lifting and handling heavy objects, is required.
  • Subject to pre-employment background and drug screening.
Responsibilities
  • Work assigned shifts accurately and efficiently within company policy to contribute to store profitability.
  • Receive and disburse money using electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment.
  • Process credit and debit card transactions and validate checks.
  • Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts are correct.
  • Establish or identify prices of goods and services using cash.
  • Stock shelves and hang tags.
  • Monitor checkout stations to ensure adequate cash is available and stations are staffed.
  • Record all markups, markdowns, spoilage, and store use of merchandise accurately.
  • Advise the Store Manager or Assistant Manager of personnel situations or policy violations.
  • Assist other cashiers with store-operation problems and refer them to the Store Manager.
  • Maintain a low cash drawer and use the safe according to company policy.
  • Complete shift-checkout reports at the times instructed by the Store Manager or Assistant Manager.
  • Follow correct vendor check-in procedures within company guidelines.
  • Perform cleaning duties, including cleaning front windows and areas around checkout stands and cleaning out designated areas.

Houchens Industries is a 100% employee-owned holding company operating subsidiaries in construction, manufacturing and distribution, retail, healthcare, and insurance. Its businesses include road and building construction, motion-control and masonry products, retail fixtures, fencing, beverages, grocery and pharmacy stores, eyewear, and insurance coverage. What sets Houchens Industries apart is its ESOP structure, giving thousands of employees ownership stakes. The goal is to build long-term value for employee-owners through diversified acquisitions.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Founded

1944

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What believers are saying

  • Houchens Insurance Group reached $100 million revenue in May 2025.
  • Houchens announced a 10-year WKU athletic district plan on October 27, 2025.
  • New subsidiaries like H.H. Barnum broaden manufacturing exposure and reduce category dependence.

What critics are saying

  • Acquisition integration failures from 2025-2026 deals can damage cash flow and ESOP value.
  • Heavy dependence on dealmaking makes 2026 growth vulnerable if targets dry up.
  • A large grocery or insurance write-down would hit employee ownership and senior leadership credibility.

What makes Houchens Industries unique

  • Houchens runs a 100% employee-owned ESOP across retail, manufacturing, construction, and insurance.
  • Jordan White joined in February 2026 to source acquisitions and investment opportunities.
  • Houchens keeps buying niche operators like Business Benefits and Pet Food Centers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Company News

The Business Journals
Sep 4th, 2024
Houchens acquires industrial supply manufacturer

The company continues to diversify its corporate portfolio.

Bowling Green Daily News
Jan 12th, 2023
Betty Jean Covey | Obituaries | bgdailynews.com

Betty retired from Houchens Industries.

The Business Journals
Dec 20th, 2022
Air Hydro Power to be acquired by Houchens Industries

Bowling Green, Kentucky-based Houchens Industries Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Louisville-based Air Hydro Power Inc.

WBKO
Dec 6th, 2022
Houchens Industries, Inc., partners announce $420,000 ‘Bridge the Gap’ funds awarded

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The “Bridge the Gap” program launched by Houchens Industries, Inc. and community partners, in partnership with United Way of Southern Kentucky, has now disbursed nearly $420,000 to assist those impacted by the tornadoes in December of 2021.

The Lane Report
Dec 5th, 2022
Houchens Industries promotes Patrick Coleman to VP of Finance and CFO

Chairman and CEO, Dion W. Houchins is pleased to announce the promotion of Patrick Coleman to the position of Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Houchens Industries, Inc.