Overview

Position : Thrift Store Worker

Location : Williamsport

Availability of Position : Immediate

Schedule : Part Time Plus - 21 hours per week but may vary

Reporting Relationship : Thrift Store Manager and / or Corps Officer

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including :

• Generous paid time off every year that includes : holidays, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Most importantly a job with a good purpose!

Responsibilities

Duties :

GENERAL CLEANLINESS :

Vacuum, mop, dust, clean restrooms, empty trash / cardboard, and cleaning duties as assigned

RETAIL / PROCESSING :

• Operate cash register, greet and assist customers.
• Help organize sorting room and item processing.
• Coordinate the pitch bags for rag pick-up.
• Vacuum and spray pillows and furniture.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Thrift Store Manager or Corps Officer.

SAFETY :

• Always use safety belt when lifting.
• Arrange for available help for heavy items over 75 pounds.
• Make sure sales aisles and exits are clear at all times.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Ability to operate case register and accurately make change.
• Must be dependable, honest and able to work independently.
• Good communications, customer service and organizational skills.
• Be neat and polite and effectively relate to people.
• Retail experience helpful.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following : clearance and background checks prior to employment : PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record / Fingerprint Check.

Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check along with renewals every 5 years.

• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Last updated : 2024-03-24