Thrift Store Associate

Canby Kiwanis Thrift Store

Part-Time

About the Canby Kiwanis Thrift Store

The Canby Kiwanis Thrift Store opened in 1952 and has grown to be the major source of funding for Canby Kiwanis Club’s many community projects. Working together with our donors and supporters, we help the community recycle gently used items into money for programs and projects that benefit children, families and people in need.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to provide excellent customer service, and take pride in working with valuable donations from our community.

Applications are available at the Canby Kiwanis Thrift Store, 257 SE 1st Ave., Canby, OR. Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Customer Service: The number one priority of all employees is to provide the best customer service possible.
• Cash Register Procedures: Follow all cash register operating procedures. They handle cash, charge cards, and other register transactions. They adhere to opening and closing procedures.
• Pricing and Sorting: Each employee is required to learn and follow the pricing guideline for a particular area. Knowledge of pricing exceptions is very helpful.
• Product Knowledge: Each employee should know the location of merchandise on the sales floor, what we do and don’t carry, and be aware of current in-store sales and promotions.
• Stock/Rotation: Employees stock the sales floor with priced merchandise, placing it in the proper location. Stock is rotated based on the color of the price tags.
• Donation Receiving: Employees receive donations from donors; and are required knowledge of what we do and don’t take for donations.
• Selling Floor Maintenance:Each employee works in conjunction with other staff members to make sure the selling floor is neat and clean. They organize merchandise based on the store standards for the specific department.
• Safety: Employees follow all safety procedures and rules. This includes, but is not limited to, practicing proper lifting techniques, knowing locations of emergency supplies/equipment, cleaning up after tasks, and reporting possible safety hazards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Cashier experience (preferred but not required)
• Excellent customer skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Ability to handle a fast paced environment
• Positive attitude, ability to learn new tasks and take direction
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and life objects more than 40 pounds repeatedly
• Ability to perform basic math, writing and reading tasks without supervision
• Verifiable employment references

Pay and Benefits

• $15.00/hour

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend

Ability to Commute:

• Canby, OR 97013 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15