What are the responsibilities and job description for the Thrift Store Processor/Driver's Helper position at St Vincent De Paul?
Job Title: Processor/Driver's Helper
Department: Retail Operations
Reports To: Store Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Job Summary: Receives/processes merchandise from the processing center, as well as accepts donations and prepare receipts for donors. Additionally, The Processor/Driver's helper will assist SVDP Driver's with their duties.
Two positions available:
- Full time at Greenway (Scottsdale) Hope Chest
- Part Time at Sunnyslope Thrift Store location
Specific Duties:
- Assists customers with purchasing needs
- Answers phone inquiries and give information to the public
- Receives donations from donors
- Operates cash register
- Assists in conference order process
- Accepts donations and prepares receipts
- Receives merchandise from the processing center
- Processes merchandise
- Stocks merchandise on retail floor
- Arranges clothing by department, color and/or size
- Rotates merchandise
- Creates merchandise displays for customer appeal
- Performs housekeeping duties including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, windows, restrooms and parking lots
- Performs any other duties assigned by Store Manager
- Participate in and serve as a model for SVdP’s Culture of Philanthropy, and ensure SVdP volunteers feel welcomed and appreciated **Volunteer engagement and appreciation, as well as Culture of Philanthropy participation are part of all job descriptions at SVdP, and a very important part of the organizational culture and values
Driver’s assistant duties when assigned:
- Assist the driver in loading and unloading goods from the vehicle.
- Help navigate routes and ensure timely deliveries to customers.
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries and concerns during deliveries.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the vehicle.
- Report any vehicle issues or maintenance needs to the driver or management.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Six months of retail sales or customer service experience
Able to work with volunteers and support the mission of St. Vincent de Paul
Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus
Education and Experience:
Highschool diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements:
Able to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach and lift up to 30 pounds are required for this position
About St. Vincent de Paul:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to feeding, clothing, housing and healing individuals and families in our community who have nowhere else to turn for help. As important, SVdP provides meaningful opportunities for volunteers to serve their neighbors in need with love and compassion. As an employer, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul knows the importance of exceeding the expectation of being an ?equal opportunity employer?. As an organization, we are actively seeking to build a diverse and inclusive team with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to support the incredible diversity of the guests we serve within St. Vincent de Paul. SVdP does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a veteran, status as an individual with a disability, and any other characteristics.
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets