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Part Time Teller - New Lenox, IL

Wintrust · New Lenox, IL · $19.00–$21.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Jul 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your schedule and how you'd fit part-time teller shifts in New Lenox.

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably cover the part-time hours the branch needs.

Tell me about a time you had to learn a lot of new rules quickly.

What they are checking: Whether they can absorb bank procedures and apply them consistently.

How would you tell a customer about a service that could help them without sounding pushy?

What they are checking: Whether they can make helpful referrals naturally as part of service.

Tell me about a time you went out of your way for a customer.

What they are checking: Whether they bring warmth and effort to customer service.

Why do you want to work at a bank?

What they are checking: Whether they are interested in the work and likely to stay and grow.

What would you do

Someone calls saying they're a customer and asks for their balance. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect customer privacy by verifying identity before sharing anything.

A customer wants to deposit a check and get all the cash back right away. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they know funds availability rules and check for fraud risk politely.

How do you handle being interrupted in the middle of counting cash?

What they are checking: Whether they restart counts and protect accuracy rather than guessing where they left off.

An older customer seems confused and is withdrawing an unusual amount. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they notice possible exploitation and quietly involve a manager.

About the work

What steps would you take to make sure your drawer balances every day?

What they are checking: Whether they understand counting, verifying and following procedures carefully.

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The full job description

As published by Wintrust.

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “WTFC.” Wintrust was founded with the idea to be the alternative to the big banks. We are looking for top talent to join Chicago’s Bank® as a Part-Time Teller! Why join us? • An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years) • Competitive pay and annual discretionary bonus eligible • Comprehensive benefit package (for eligible employees) including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few • Family-friendly work hours • With 200+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career • Promote from within culture What you’ll do: • Process a variety of financial transactions (check cashing, withdrawals, deposits, loan payments, etc.) and accurately balance these transactions • Operate a teller drawer to serve customers and bank personnel in lobby or drive up. • Recognize potential cross-sell opportunities and direct customers to appropriate bank personnel. • Develop skills to recognize potential fraud and report to management as necessary. Comply with all department, bank and regulatory policies and procedures. Uphold established Wintrust culture. • May be responsible for bank opening/closing and may be required to participate in community events. Qualifications: • Minimum 6 months of experience in cash handling or customer service • High school degree or GED required • Travel between branches may be necessary • Must be available to work all shifts including Saturdays • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs • Must be able to stand for long periods of time Benefits: Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance Compensation: The estimated hourly rate for this role is $19.00-$21.00, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual pay rate may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience. #LI-ONSITE From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.