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Job Description:
SCOPE/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Incumbent has responsibility for overseeing all electronically processed items such as cash letters, teller work captured by branch personnel, remote deposit merchant deposits, ATM deposits, mobile capture deposits, and incoming correspondent bank files. Incumbent has face-to-face, telephone, and written contact with bank personnel concerning deposit correction creation when an error has been determined. Incumbent is responsible for providing expedient customer service whether serving internal customers, external customers, or vendors. Incumbent performs various daily activities of Item Processing and debit card production as assigned. Primary contacts are FTS customers, Item Processing supervisor, software vendors, hardware vendors, and branch personnel. In the absence of the supervisor, manager, or assistant manager, it is important that decisions are made within set departmental guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Receive and process all incoming electronic Check21 files, electronic deposits from ATM, merchants, and mobile app deposits, and creating outgoing electronic Check21 files.
- Answer questions and resolve issues from branch employees about teller capture and its processes while working through technical issues with teller capture software.
- Process newly issued or reissued Visa debit cards.
- Process and respond to all incoming methods of communication.
- Adapt to frequent change in the work environment and manage competing demands.
- Must be able to handle frequent deadlines and interact in a positive manner with people.
- Duties and responsibilities require judgment, initiative, and attention to detail as well as working with minimal supervision.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate or equivalent certification with 12 months’ work experience is required.
- Item Processing, teller, and 10-key experience are preferred.
- Must have the ability to deal with internal and external customers politely and efficiently and have the ability to lift 40 lbs.
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
- Knowledge of banking fundamentals, its procedures, and bank regulations as they pertain to deposits with proficiency in grammar and punctuation is also required.
- Must be able to handle frequent deadlines and interact in a positive manner with people.
- Duties and responsibilities require judgment, initiative, and attention to detail as well as working with minimal supervision.
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent plus 12 months' work experience
- Experience with item processing, teller operations, and 10-key
- Ability to lift 40 lbs
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Knowledge of banking fundamentals, procedures, and deposit regulations
- Ability to handle frequent deadlines and interact positively with people
- Judgment, initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work with minimal supervision
First Financial Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about First Financial Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by First Financial Bank.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing, and a company pension plan, with ESOP/KSOP options that can provide an ownership stake. Financial education and planning tools are referenced to support long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation and sick time are available to both part‑time and full‑time employees, along with paid holidays and paid volunteer time. Parental leave further expands time‑off options for family needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive healthcare coverage includes health, dental, and vision insurance, with long‑term disability and life insurance also mentioned. These core protections create a robust baseline for health and income security.
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What We Do
First Financial Bank has been in the business of client service and success for more than 150 years. With more than 150 banking centers across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, we combine world-class financial expertise with personal community service that builds lifelong relationships. We have combined the resources and expertise of a mega-bank with the care and perspective of a neighborhood community bank. We make our decisions locally so we can provide clients with the appropriate guidance and solutions to achieve their financial goals.
