Do you take pride in a smile!?! Do you enjoy ringing up the sale for that awesome find!? Then YOU are the awesome to our awesomness!! The St. Vincent de Paul Howard store at 3816 Velp Ave. is HIRING! We are looking for reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic individuals to join our Howard store team as a Full Time Sales Floor Cashier/Utility Associate. Don't hesitate, apply today!

This position is a very physical job and we need "boots on the ground" capability and mentality!! You'd be on your feet throughout your shift and smiling, a LOT!!

The needs of our store is a set schedule for this position at 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts with a paid lunch. The schedule is set at Tuesday through Friday 11:00am - 7:00pm and Saturdays 9am-5pm with Sunday & Monday off. Our store operates Monday through Saturday 9am-7pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. If you can work this schedule, please apply!

Eligible for all benefits first of the month following 60 days of successful continuous employment.

If you're tired of the sedentary sit behind the desk job, then keep reading! If you like making that sale, helping customers with their thrift store finds, arranging merchandise and displays, and appreciate that your efforts are making a difference in our community, this position is for YOU! Learn more about St. Vincent de Paul and our mission at https://www.svdpgb.org

As a Sales Floor Cashier/Utility Associate, you will be stationed primarily at the sales counter making sales as a cashier. You'll also work closely with other team members to provide customers with a positive shopping experience at our store in alignment with the mission of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul. You would interact with customers by determining their needs, answering their questions about our merchandise, and making sales with a smile while maintaining a tidy, stocked and organized counter and when directed, help on the sales floor. You will also be cross trained in other departments to assist other team members when needed in order to stay productive when no customers at the register.

As well as working as cashier, based on the staffing needs and goals for the store, you may be asked to work the sales floor; straighten, stock or pull items; or create new displays. It's a fun opportunity to gain retail experience in a thrift store environment or use your prior cashier experience.

Education and Experience

· High School or equivalent

· Proficient Reading and Math skills for retail sales transactions (counting currency/change)

· English proficiency is required; bilingual is a plus

· Previous experience working in retail or as a cashier is a PLUS, but will train

- RELIABILITY with exceptional attendance and good customer service skills

· High level of professionalism and confidentiality when interacting with team members and store customers

· Ability to remain calm and focused during stressful situations and smile often and avoid conflict

- Ability to physically perform the key functions of the position

- Must have reliable access to transportation to work

This is a physical, on your feet type of job! The employee is continuously standing and walking; and frequently bending and twisting; reaching above shoulders with hands and arms; possibility of pushing/pulling carts and lifting merchandise and objects up to 25-40 lbs. The employee must be able to count accurately and distinguish color tags. Consistent, reliable attendance is a Must!!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Positions require the availability to work on a Saturday. Are you able to accommodate this scheduling as in the job posting?

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person