Thrift Store Clerk

Job Objective: Handling and pricing of merchandise for sale. Rings up merchandise, totals bill, accepts payments and makes changes for customers in thrift store by performing the following duties

Essential Functions:

Process merchandise efficiently following the standards set by the Store Manager

Pricing unmarked items of merchandise

Hang clothing as instructed

Stock racks, shelves, counters or tables with merchandise

Clean shelves, counters or tables

Ring up purchases for customers

Operate cash register, accepting payment and making change

Wrap or bag merchandise for customers

Help set up displays and arranges merchandise to promote sales

Maintain good customer relations by giving prompt, courteous assistance to customers

Follow through on rotating and outdating merchandise

Insure proper use of assigned equipment

Assure that the building and grounds are kept clean of trash and donated items

Maintain and clean restrooms, foyer, trash, windows and floors

Report complaints, damages and concern to management

Support the mission of The Salvation Army

Other duties as assigned by the thrift store manager or corps officer

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Retail experience is preferred but not required

Certifications/Licenses: None

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situation to customers, clients and other employees

Ability to use basic office equipment including cash register, copy machine, fax machine and telephone

Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide numbers

Ability to perform operations using units of American money

Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Ability to work in a team environment

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Physical Requirements: Include, speaking, hearing and vision; excellent manual dexterity; lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 30 pounds; bending, squatting and walking; standing up to 8 hours per day.

Travel: None

Driving: None

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical retail store environment.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission:The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Part time 25 hours