62 Hospitality jobs in Anniston

**Job Description:**
+ Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
+ Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service.
**Customer Experience**
+ Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
+ Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
**Operations**
+ Provides customers with courteous, friendly, fast, and efficient service.
+ Recommends items for sale to customer and recommends trade-up and/or companion items.
+ Registers customer purchases on assigned cash register, collects cash and distributes change as requested; processes voids, returns, rain checks, refunds, and exchanges as needed.
+ Keeps counters and shelves clean and well merchandised, takes inventory, and maintains records. Checks in and prices merchandise as required or as directed by store manager or communicated by the shift leader.
+ Implements Company asset protection procedures to identify and minimize profit loss.
+ Ensures compliance with state and local laws regarding regulated products (e.g., alcoholic beverages and tobacco products).
+ Constructs and maintains displays, including promotional, seasonal, super structures, and sale merchandise. Completes resets and revisions as directed.
+ Assists with separation of food items (e.g., raw foods from pre-cooked) and product placement as specified by policies/procedures (e.g., raw and frozen meats on bottom shelves). For consumable items, assists in stock rotation, using the first in, first out method and restock outs.
+ Has working knowledge of store systems and store equipment.
+ Provides customer service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service, poster print and creative machine, suggestive sell of promotional photo products.
+ Assumes web pick-up responsibilities (monitors orders in Picture Care Plus, fills orders (pick items), delivers orders to customers as they arrive at store).
+ Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring clean, neat, orderly store condition and appearance.
+ Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
+ Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
**Training & Personal Development**
+ Attends training and completes PPLs requested by Manager or assigned by corporate.
**Job ID:** 1641968BR
**Title:** Customer Service Associate
**Company Indicator:** Walgreens
**Employment Type:** Full-time
**Job Function:** Retail
**Full Store Address:** 503 BATTLE ST E,TALLADEGA,AL,35160
**Full District Office Address:** 503 BATTLE ST E,TALLADEGA,AL,35160-02540-12099-S
**External Basic Qualifications:**
+ Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)
+ Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
+ Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
+ Prefer to be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)
+ Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits . If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits
**Shift:**
**Store:** 12099-TALLADEGA AL

**Job Description:**
+ Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
+ Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service.
**Customer Experience**
+ Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
+ Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
**Operations**
+ Provides customers with courteous, friendly, fast, and efficient service.
+ Recommends items for sale to customer and recommends trade-up and/or companion items.
+ Registers customer purchases on assigned cash register, collects cash and distributes change as requested; processes voids, returns, rain checks, refunds, and exchanges as needed.
+ Keeps counters and shelves clean and well merchandised, takes inventory, and maintains records. Checks in and prices merchandise as required or as directed by store manager or communicated by the shift leader.
+ Implements Company asset protection procedures to identify and minimize profit loss.
+ Ensures compliance with state and local laws regarding regulated products (e.g., alcoholic beverages and tobacco products).
+ Constructs and maintains displays, including promotional, seasonal, super structures, and sale merchandise. Completes resets and revisions as directed.
+ Assists with separation of food items (e.g., raw foods from pre-cooked) and product placement as specified by policies/procedures (e.g., raw and frozen meats on bottom shelves). For consumable items, assists in stock rotation, using the first in, first out method and restock outs.
+ Has working knowledge of store systems and store equipment.
+ Provides customer service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service, poster print and creative machine, suggestive sell of promotional photo products.
+ Assumes web pick-up responsibilities (monitors orders in Picture Care Plus, fills orders (pick items), delivers orders to customers as they arrive at store).
+ Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring clean, neat, orderly store condition and appearance.
+ Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
+ Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
**Training & Personal Development**
+ Attends training and completes PPLs requested by Manager or assigned by corporate.
**Job ID:** 1633943BR
**Title:** Customer Service Associate
**Company Indicator:** Walgreens
**Employment Type:** Part-time
**Job Function:** Retail
**Full Store Address:** 107 E MEIGHAN BLVD,GADSDEN,AL,35903
**Full District Office Address:** 107 E MEIGHAN BLVD,GADSDEN,AL,35903-01044-07717-S
**External Basic Qualifications:**
+ Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)
+ Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
+ Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
+ Prefer to be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)
+ Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits . If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits
**Shift:**
**Store:** 07717-GADSDEN AL

If you're a dedicated team player with a desire to start your career with an awesome company, apply today! Benefits of working as a McDonald's Team Member: + Flexible Scheduling + Training and Developing Programs + Daily Pay + Paid Time Off + Advancement Opportunities + Tuition Assistance - $2,500/year! + And so much more! Reliable transportation to work * We also have shifts for nights and weekends Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: Up to $12.00 per hour Description: McDonald's Works for Me. The Job for Me - Get a job that fits your life, inspires your best, and moves you forward. Choose your hours. Pursue your education. Build your skills and be yourself. The Team for Me - Our people want to say YES - to working with energy and purpose, learning new skills, serving delicious food and creating feel-good moments with our guests. Does this sound like you? You'll fit right in. The Place for Me - From here, you can go further than you thought possible. Reach your goals and build your future with college tuition assistance, high school completion programs, English language courses and valuable job skills. We are committed to being America's best first job. Let's talk. Make your move. See a day in the life of a Guest Experience Lead at McDonald's Requirements: We believe in letting you do you. If you're looking for a part-time job that supports your full-time ambition, you've come to the right place. And right now we have an awesome opportunity for Guest Experience Leaders to work in our restaurant between the hours of 8am and 8pm. The Guest Experience Leader gets to create feel-good moments everyday with customers by: -Greeting guests and communicating with them while ordering -Offering help with using the ordering kiosks -Offering assistance to those in need of some extra hands -Checking with them once they have their food to make sure they're satisfied, or to see if they need anything else -Ensuring kids receive a kid treat -Handling any concerns -Communicating with the restaurant team to provide feedback and recommendations All you'll need is an outstanding attitude, willingness to learn and grow and the capability to excel in a fast-paced, team environment. We'll teach you the rest. We offer great pay, tremendous benefits and a chance to grow like you wouldn't believe. Sound good? Give us a try! You must be 16 years of age or older to work as a Guest Experience Leader at corporate owned and operated McDonald's restaurant. Team | Crew | Member | Service | Customer | Cash | Cashier | Job | Work | fast food This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald's logos and food products, for example, when running the restaurant. However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you are hired for the job described in this posting, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald's USA. Only the franchisee is responsible for employment matters at the restaurant, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing, and scheduling employees. McDonald's USA has no control over employment matters at the restaurant. McDonald's USA will not receive a copy of your employment application and it will have no involvement in any employment decisions, including whether you receive an interview for the job or whether you are hired. Requsition ID: PDX_MC_1DDD8A70-0B92-435F-9B93-0F191B0A36F7_79750 McDonald's Corporation and McDonald's USA, LLC (the "Company") are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, including any corporate-owned restaurant, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company or at a McDonald's corporate-owned restaurant to which you are applying. McDonald's and its franchisees are taking proactive steps in response to the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure the safety in our restaurants across all communities. Our values of quality, service, and cleanliness continue to guide us. We're following direction from the CDC, state, and local governments and adhering to our deep cleaning procedures in every restaurant, every day. We also fully support employees who stay home from work if they are feeling sick. Read more about the ways we are prioritizing health at McDonald's and its franchisees are always looking for top candidates and encourage you to apply online. If you have any questions, please first call the restaurant as this will help the restaurant comply with any social distancing guidelines or other compliance obligations. For corporate roles, please proceed to the online application, or if you already applied, contact <>. There may be a short delay in response time while we continue to monitor the impacts of COVID-19. We sincerely thank you for your continued trust in the Golden Arches.

If you're a dedicated team player with a desire to start your career with an awesome company, apply today! Benefits of working as a McDonald's Team Member: + Flexible Scheduling + Training and Developing Programs + Daily Pay + Paid Time Off + Advancement Opportunities + Tuition Assistance - $2,500/year! + And so much more! Reliable transportation to work * We also have shifts for nights and weekends Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: Up to $12.00 per hour Description: McDonald's Works for Me. The Job for Me - Get a job that fits your life, inspires your best, and moves you forward. Choose your hours. Pursue your education. Build your skills and be yourself. The Team for Me - Our people want to say YES - to working with energy and purpose, learning new skills, serving delicious food and creating feel-good moments with our guests. Does this sound like you? You'll fit right in. The Place for Me - From here, you can go further than you thought possible. Reach your goals and build your future with college tuition assistance, high school completion programs, English language courses and valuable job skills. We are committed to being America's best first job. Let's talk. Make your move. See a day in the life of a Guest Experience Lead at McDonald's Requirements: We believe in letting you do you. If you're looking for a part-time job that supports your full-time ambition, you've come to the right place. And right now we have an awesome opportunity for Guest Experience Leaders to work in our restaurant between the hours of 8am and 8pm. The Guest Experience Leader gets to create feel-good moments everyday with customers by: -Greeting guests and communicating with them while ordering -Offering help with using the ordering kiosks -Offering assistance to those in need of some extra hands -Checking with them once they have their food to make sure they're satisfied, or to see if they need anything else -Ensuring kids receive a kid treat -Handling any concerns -Communicating with the restaurant team to provide feedback and recommendations All you'll need is an outstanding attitude, willingness to learn and grow and the capability to excel in a fast-paced, team environment. We'll teach you the rest. We offer great pay, tremendous benefits and a chance to grow like you wouldn't believe. Sound good? Give us a try! You must be 16 years of age or older to work as a Guest Experience Leader at corporate owned and operated McDonald's restaurant. Team | Crew | Member | Service | Customer | Cash | Cashier | Job | Work | fast food This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald's logos and food products, for example, when running the restaurant. However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you are hired for the job described in this posting, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald's USA. Only the franchisee is responsible for employment matters at the restaurant, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing, and scheduling employees. McDonald's USA has no control over employment matters at the restaurant. McDonald's USA will not receive a copy of your employment application and it will have no involvement in any employment decisions, including whether you receive an interview for the job or whether you are hired. Requsition ID: PDX_MC_1DDD8A70-0B92-435F-9B93-0F191B0A36F7_79748 McDonald's Corporation and McDonald's USA, LLC (the "Company") are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, including any corporate-owned restaurant, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company or at a McDonald's corporate-owned restaurant to which you are applying. McDonald's and its franchisees are taking proactive steps in response to the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure the safety in our restaurants across all communities. Our values of quality, service, and cleanliness continue to guide us. We're following direction from the CDC, state, and local governments and adhering to our deep cleaning procedures in every restaurant, every day. We also fully support employees who stay home from work if they are feeling sick. Read more about the ways we are prioritizing health at McDonald's and its franchisees are always looking for top candidates and encourage you to apply online. If you have any questions, please first call the restaurant as this will help the restaurant comply with any social distancing guidelines or other compliance obligations. For corporate roles, please proceed to the online application, or if you already applied, contact <>. There may be a short delay in response time while we continue to monitor the impacts of COVID-19. We sincerely thank you for your continued trust in the Golden Arches.

Pay: Up to $14.00 per hour Benefits of working at McDonald's: + Flexible Scheduling + Training and Developing Programs + Daily Pay + Paid Time Off + Advancement Opportunities + Tuition Assistance - $2,500/year! + And so much more! Reliable transportation to work * We also have shifts for nights and weekends Job Types: Full-time, Part-time If you're a dedicated team player with a desire to start your career with an awesome company, apply today! Description: McDonald's Works for Me. The Job for Me - Get a job that fits your life, inspires your best, and moves you forward. Choose your hours. Pursue your education. Build your skills and be yourself. The Team for Me - Our people want to say YES - to working with energy and purpose, learning new skills, serving delicious food and creating feel-good moments with our guests. Does this sound like you? You'll fit right in. The Place for Me - From here, you can go further than you thought possible. Reach your goals and build your future with college tuition assistance, high school completion programs, English language courses and valuable job skills. We are committed to being America's best first job. Let's talk. Make your move. See a day in the life of a Guest Experience Lead at McDonald's Requirements: We believe in letting you do you. If you're looking for a part-time job that supports your full-time ambition, you've come to the right place. And right now we have an awesome opportunity for Guest Experience Leaders to work in our restaurant between the hours of 8am and 8pm. The Guest Experience Leader gets to create feel-good moments everyday with customers by: -Greeting guests and communicating with them while ordering -Offering help with using the ordering kiosks -Offering assistance to those in need of some extra hands -Checking with them once they have their food to make sure they're satisfied, or to see if they need anything else -Ensuring kids receive a kid treat -Handling any concerns -Communicating with the restaurant team to provide feedback and recommendations All you'll need is an outstanding attitude, willingness to learn and grow and the capability to excel in a fast-paced, team environment. We'll teach you the rest. We offer great pay, tremendous benefits and a chance to grow like you wouldn't believe. Sound good? Give us a try! You must be 16 years of age or older to work as a Guest Experience Leader at corporate owned and operated McDonald's restaurant. Team | Crew | Member | Service | Customer | Cash | Cashier | Job | Work | fast food This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald's logos and food products, for example, when running the restaurant. However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. If you are hired for the job described in this posting, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald's USA. Only the franchisee is responsible for employment matters at the restaurant, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing, and scheduling employees. McDonald's USA has no control over employment matters at the restaurant. McDonald's USA will not receive a copy of your employment application and it will have no involvement in any employment decisions, including whether you receive an interview for the job or whether you are hired. Requsition ID: PDX_MC_EC8A64DA-BAA9-4083-A950-669FE557A68F_79750 McDonald's Corporation and McDonald's USA, LLC (the "Company") are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, including any corporate-owned restaurant, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company or at a McDonald's corporate-owned restaurant to which you are applying. McDonald's and its franchisees are taking proactive steps in response to the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure the safety in our restaurants across all communities. Our values of quality, service, and cleanliness continue to guide us. We're following direction from the CDC, state, and local governments and adhering to our deep cleaning procedures in every restaurant, every day. We also fully support employees who stay home from work if they are feeling sick. Read more about the ways we are prioritizing health at McDonald's and its franchisees are always looking for top candidates and encourage you to apply online. If you have any questions, please first call the restaurant as this will help the restaurant comply with any social distancing guidelines or other compliance obligations. For corporate roles, please proceed to the online application, or if you already applied, contact <>. There may be a short delay in response time while we continue to monitor the impacts of COVID-19. We sincerely thank you for your continued trust in the Golden Arches.

Job Description
**Position Purpose:**
Customer Service/Sales associates provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. These associates learn about products using our tools, and provide information to customers in order to sell an entire project. Associates in this position will learn how to greet, qualify, recommend and close every customer in their department, and know how to handle basics in adjacent departments. Customer Service/Sales associates maintain the in-stock condition of assigned areas, and ensure it is clean, shop-able, and safe. Each associate has the responsibility of providing a safe working and shopping environment by following all safety policies & standards, completing specified safety training, immediately correcting hazards & unsafe conditions or reporting conditions to the Manager on Duty, and working safely as not to endanger themselves, co-workers, vendors, or customers. These associates work in cooperation with their Department Supervisor and other associates in their department as well as other departments. Specific store departments may include Building Materials, Décor, Electrical, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Kitchen & Bath, Lumber, Millwork, Paint, Plumbing and Tool Rental. The Customer Service/Sales position types may include Department Sales, Lead Generator, Pro Account Sales, Sales Specialist, Special Services, and Customer Order Specialist.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Store Family Dollar
**Family Dollar is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at great values to the communities we serve.**
**General Summary**
As a Family Dollar Customer Service Representative you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our customers. Key priorities include greeting customers, assisting them with selection of merchandise, completing transactions, and answering questions regarding the store and merchandise.
**Principle Duties and Responsibilities:**
- Provides customer engagement in positive and approachable manner.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, well-stocked store for customers during their shopping experience.
- Helps in the unloading of merchandise from delivery trucks, organizes merchandise, and transports merchandise from stockroom to sales floor.
- Independently stocks shelves and recovers merchandise in the store.
- Accurately handles customer funds and processes transactions using the POS system.
- Remains constantly aware of customer activity to ensure a safe and secure shopping environment.
- Performs all other duties as assigned in order to maintain an effective and profitable store operation.
**Position Requirements:**
**_Education:_** Prefer completion of high school or equivalent. Ability to follow directives and interpret retail operational documents as assigned.
**_Experience:_** Prefer experience working in retail, hotel, restaurant, grocery or drug store environments.
**_Physical Requirements:_** Ability to regularly lift up to 40lbs. (and occasionally, up to 55 lbs.) from floor level to above shoulder height; must be able to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accomodation.
**_Availability:_** Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
**_Skills and Competencies:_** Customer Focus, Developing Potential, Results Driven, Strong Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving/Decision Making, Job Knowledge and Relationship Management.
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Store Family Dollar
**Family Dollar is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at great values to the communities we serve.**
**General Summary**
As a Family Dollar Customer Service Representative you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our customers. Key priorities include greeting customers, assisting them with selection of merchandise, completing transactions, and answering questions regarding the store and merchandise.
**Principle Duties and Responsibilities:**
- Provides customer engagement in positive and approachable manner.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, well-stocked store for customers during their shopping experience.
- Helps in the unloading of merchandise from delivery trucks, organizes merchandise, and transports merchandise from stockroom to sales floor.
- Independently stocks shelves and recovers merchandise in the store.
- Accurately handles customer funds and processes transactions using the POS system.
- Remains constantly aware of customer activity to ensure a safe and secure shopping environment.
- Performs all other duties as assigned in order to maintain an effective and profitable store operation.
**Position Requirements:**
**_Education:_** Prefer completion of high school or equivalent. Ability to follow directives and interpret retail operational documents as assigned.
**_Experience:_** Prefer experience working in retail, hotel, restaurant, grocery or drug store environments.
**_Physical Requirements:_** Ability to regularly lift up to 40lbs. (and occasionally, up to 55 lbs.) from floor level to above shoulder height; must be able to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accomodation.
**_Availability:_** Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
**_Skills and Competencies:_** Customer Focus, Developing Potential, Results Driven, Strong Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving/Decision Making, Job Knowledge and Relationship Management.
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.