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		<title>New in your neighborhood: U-Stop at 13th &amp; South</title>
		<link>http://www.u-stop.com/2012/02/new-in-your-neighborhood-u-stop-at-13th-south/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:44:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barb</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ed's Blog]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For those of you who live and work in south central Lincoln, you'll be happy to know that there's now a U-Stop near you! Fill up a tank, pump up a tire, get hot coffee in the morning or a cold beverage after work. What you need fast is never far at U-Stops all over town. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.u-stop.com/2012/02/new-in-your-neighborhood-u-stop-at-13th-south/new-clipart-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1165"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1165" title="new-clipart" src="http://www.u-stop.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/new-clipart1-298x300.png" alt="" width="298" height="300" /></a>For those of you who live and work in south central Lincoln, you&#8217;ll be happy to know there&#8217;s now a U-Stop near you! We&#8217;re proud to be a member of the rejuvenated South Street business community. Stop in soon to fill up your tank, pump up a tire, warm up with hot coffee or cool down with a cold beverage after work. What you need fast is never far at U-Stops all over town.</p>
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		<title>Phillips 66 = service you can trust.</title>
		<link>http://www.u-stop.com/2012/02/1132/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:44:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barb</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Need a tune-up, fill-up or tow? Our full service Phillips 66 dealers are there when you need them, with mechanics on duty trained to perform all kinds of auto repairs, from transmissions to radiators to brakes and more.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="lens1406196_1237777941Online-auto-repair" src="http://www.u-stop.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/lens1406196_1237777941Online-auto-repair.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="300" />Need a tune-up, fill-up or tow? Our full service Phillips 66 dealers are there when you need them, with mechanics on duty trained to perform all kinds of auto repairs, from transmissions to radiators to brakes and more. <a href="http://www.u-stop.com/2012/02/1132/lens1406196_1237777941online-auto-repair/">Click here</a> to find a full-service dealer location near you.</p>
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		<title>Out with the old and dirty, in with the clean and pretty!</title>
		<link>http://www.u-stop.com/2011/09/shop-the-stop-new-northwoods-plaza-u-stop-now-open/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:44:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barb</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Doesn't it seem like your car runs better when it's clean? We can't explain it, but we're happy to be a part of it! Drive in with dirt and grime, drive out all shiny and new at any one of seven state-of-the-art U-Stop car wash locations.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.u-stop.com/2011/09/shop-the-stop-new-northwoods-plaza-u-stop-now-open/a-very-clean-car-and-happy-car-owner1-225x225/" rel="attachment wp-att-1121"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1121" title="A-Very-Clean-Car-and-Happy-Car-Owner1-225x225" src="http://www.u-stop.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/A-Very-Clean-Car-and-Happy-Car-Owner1-225x225.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>Doesn&#8217;t it seem like your car runs better when it&#8217;s clean? We can&#8217;t explain it, but we&#8217;re happy to be a part of it! Drive  in with dirt and grime, drive out all shiny and new at any one of seven state-of-the-art U-Stop car wash locations. We&#8217;ll even give you  a 25% discount when you join our car wash club! We say, a clean car is a happy car!</p>
<p><a class="morelink" title="Car Wash Club" href="http://www.u-stop.com/join-the-u-stop-car-wash-club/">Join the Car Wash Club!</a></p>
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		<title>Giving back to Lincoln for more than 50 years</title>
		<link>http://www.u-stop.com/2011/07/follow-u-stops-legion-baseball-team/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:56:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barb</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[U-Stop and Whitehead Oil Company are proud to support the Lincoln community through volunteerism, cash donations, fund-raising and sponsorships. One of our favorite recipients is the U-Stop-sponsored Legion baseball team. Other beneficiaries include the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the University of Nebraska, Junior Achievement and the Girl Scouts of America.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>U-Stop and Whitehead Oil Company are proud to support the Lincoln community through volunteerism, cash donations, fund-raising and sponsorships. One of our favorite recipients is the <a href="http://journalstar.com/sports/baseball/article_4f5659ed-8044-5bc6-9872-c49d7fc0f4ea.html">U-Stop-sponsored Legion baseball team</a>. Other beneficiaries include the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the University of Nebraska, Junior Achievement and the Girl Scouts of America.</p>
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		<title>Win $100 when you use your U-Stop Scorecard!</title>
		<link>http://www.u-stop.com/2011/07/win-100-when-you-use-your-u-stop-scorecard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:03:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dkitsmiller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You know your Scorecard can save you money, right? Did you know that every time you use it you're automatically entered in a drawing to win $100 worth of U-Stop gift certificates? True dat! Don't have a Scorecard? Get yours at any U-Stop location and activate it right here. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-708" title="Win $100 when you use your scorecard!" src="http://u-stop.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/800px-Usdollar100front-300x126.jpg" alt="Win $100 when you use your scorecard!" width="300" height="126" />You know your Scorecard can save you money, right? Did you know that every time you use it you&#8217;re automatically entered in a drawing to win $100 worth of U-Stop gift certificates? True dat! Don&#8217;t have a Scorecard? Get yours at any U-Stop location and activate it <a title="Register your U-Stop Scorecard, and Save Even More!" href="http://u-stop.com/register-your-u-stop-scorecard-and-save-even-more/">right here</a>. You&#8217;ll save money on gas every time you swipe it!</div>
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		<title>Assistant Manager</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:56:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dkitsmiller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Description of Essential Job Functions POSTION: Assistant ManagerREPORTS TO: Store Manager&#160; Status: Non-Exempt Purpose of the position: Assists in managing the store and supervising its employees; may assume manager&#8217;s responsibilities in manager&#8217;s absence. Major Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned.&#160; Fully understand and be able to perform the job description for the position of customer<a href="http://www.u-stop.com/2011/03/assistant-manager/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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<ul><strong>POSTION: Assistant Manager</strong><strong>REPORTS TO: Store Manager</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Status: Non-Exempt</strong></p>
<p><strong>Purpose of the position:</strong> Assists in managing the store and supervising its employees; may assume manager&#8217;s responsibilities in manager&#8217;s absence.</ul>
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<td>Other duties may be assigned.&nbsp;</p>
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<li>Fully understand and be able to perform the job description for the position of customer service associate.</li>
<li>Assists the manager in assuring that safety procedures and accident handling procedures are followed; and in conducting safety meetings and training.</li>
<li>Helps assure all customers receive excellent customer service including quick, tactful handling of complaints.</li>
<li>Assists the manager in assuring buildings, equipment and grounds are clean and inviting; that merchandise is properly stocked, rotated and clean.</li>
<li>Complete and balance daily paperwork and deposits, neatly and accurately according to company guidelines.</li>
<li>Assists the manager in assuring all employees comply with company cleanliness, grooming and uniform policies.</li>
<li>Assists the manager in generating sales at the highest practical level.</li>
<li>Assists the manager in hiring, training and developing employees to perform their duties competently and safely; coaches and counsels employees at appropriate times; helps assure all EEOC and company policies concerning employees are followed.</li>
<li>Assists in enforcing all company standards, policies and guidelines, in addition to all state and local laws concerning the sale of tobacco, tobacco products, alcohol, pickle cards, instant lottery tickets and powerball tickets.</li>
<li>Assists the manager in monitoring cashier, vendor and customer activity to discover theft or dishonesty.</li>
<li>Assists in maintaining and reviewing store security tapes.</li>
<li>Meets personal objectives as set by the store manager.</li>
<li>Any and all other duties assigned to this particular position.</li>
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<p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p>
<p>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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p>
<p><strong>EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE</strong></p>
<p>High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Complete all customer service associate and other required training.</p>
<p><strong>LANGUAGE SKILLS</strong></p>
<p>Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.</p>
<p><strong>MATHEMATICAL SKILLS</strong></p>
<p>Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.</p>
<p><strong>REASONING ABILITY</strong></p>
<p>Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.</p>
<p><strong>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</strong></p>
<p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p>
<p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.</p>
<p><strong>WORK ENVIRONMENT</strong></p>
<p>The work environment characteristics 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.</p>
<p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.</td>
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		<title>Customer Service Associate</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:55:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dkitsmiller</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Description of Essential Job Functions POSTION: Customer Service AssociateREPORTS TO: U-Stop Store Manager Purpose of the position: To serve customer needs and wants at all times in professional, courteous manners which results in a satisfied repeat customer. Major Responsibilities Workplace Safety Outstanding Customer Service Cleanliness, Housekeeping Setting up and maintaining displays Safeguarding Cash and Stock<a href="http://www.u-stop.com/2011/03/customer-service-associate/" rel="nofollow">Read More</a>]]></description>
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<strong>POSTION: Customer Service Associate</strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>REPORTS TO: U-Stop Store Manager</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>Purpose of the position:</strong> To serve customer needs and wants at all times in professional, courteous manners which results in a satisfied repeat customer.</span></ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Workplace Safety</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Outstanding Customer Service</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Cleanliness, Housekeeping</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Setting up and maintaining displays</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Safeguarding Cash and Stock</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Accurate Shift Reports</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Stocking Merchandise</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Pricing Merchandise</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Aggresive Replenishing Supplies</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">All-weather, store maintenance, inside and outside.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Report prepared and ready for work at scheduled time.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Greet each customer with the company greeting such as, “Welcome to U-Stop”.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Record all sales promptly and accurately, as per company standards.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Maintain daily a clean, attractive store, inside and out, throughout all weather conditions by completing all shift duties as stated.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Complete shift checkout sheet accurately, neatly, and timely, as per company standards.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Properly receive all merchandise and complete all invoices, pertaining to said merchandise in a manner to maximize inventory control, as stated in the company policy manual.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Make daily sandwiches, coffee, etc., that are in accordance with health regulations and that meet or exceed company standards.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Minimize controllable store expenses by following company guidelines involving the handling of spoilage, breakage, and items that are for store use.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Practice suggestive selling at all times by following company guidelines.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Reduce theft loss and shrinkage by following company policies and procedures and by practicing honesty in the workplace.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Follow all company policies regarding the sale of alcohol and tobacco products.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Follow all company policies regarding lottery and pickle cards.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Clock in and out on the computer accurately on a daily basis as stated in the company policy.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Complete all other store tasks and activities as assigned by the store manager in a prompt, cooperative and accurate manner.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Must be able to lift, pull, push and/or move up to 35 pounds in stocking and merchandising of store inventory, standing up to a full eight (8) hour shift, necessary standing, stooping, climbing, and bending to stock and inventory merchandise.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Enforce all company standards, policies and guidelines.</span></li>
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