About this opportunity :

This position is responsible for :

• Assists customers purchasing items from The Salvation Army by ringing up sales utilizing a cash register; collects monies, counts change, and prepares receipts;
• prepares and packages purchased items; prepares and balances the cash drawer and runs routine register print-outs; prepares and delivers bank deposits;

ensures the security and accountability of all cash register funds and sales records in accordance with established operating procedures.

Prepares, processes, and maintains various sales records, tax forms, and social service vouchers; prepares routine sales reports as directed.

Answers the store telephone in a tactful and courteous manner; assists customers by responding to questions and providing directions and / or general information;

may schedule and record donation pick-ups.

Assists customers by explaining store policy and responding to questions regarding the pricing and / or purchasing of items;

ensures that all customers visiting the store have a pleasant experience.

Receives, inspects, and sorts donated items such as clothes, shoes, household items, bric-a-brack, etc. according to the category and condition.

Selects items suitable for store display and distributes same to appropriate area for further sorting and / or pricing, discards items in accordance with established procedures.

Tags items with specially coded tickets and / or prices in accordance with established procedures.

Hangs clothes on hangers and places same on clothes racks.

Prepares non-suitable clothes for the bailer.

Lifts and carries items to the appropriate destination for further processing, storage or displaying in store.

Maintains warehouse area in a neat and orderly manner; cleans floors, tables, and work areas.

What we are looking for in you :

Ability to sort items in accordance with established categories.

Ability to determine the condition of items in accordance with established standards.

Ability to operate a cash register.

Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and count change.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of basic mathematics.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

High School diploma or , and experience working in a retail store preferred; OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Work requires the ability to lift and carry and / or push / pull heavy materials, supplies and equipment frequently. Heavy mobility duties are usually performed by combinations of standing, walking, climbing ladders or steps, bending, reaching, or transporting merchandise on frequent change basis relieved by fewer periods of sitting.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

Last updated : 2024-05-06