Clerk/Cashier

The Salvation Army • Massena, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference! If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today! Seeking a Part Time Cashier Clerk on our Massena Corps Team.

Requirements

• Retail sales/cashier experience a plus
• Must possess good interpersonal and phone skills
• Must work well with others and independently
• Must be able to supervisor and instruct.
• Safety and situational awareness

Responsibilities

• Run cash register, change receipt paper, include appropriate sales and discounts, handle and make proper change, process payments by credit card or Gift Certificate.
• Issue receipts and customer loyalty cards. Stamp customer loyalty cards when applicable purchase is made. Provide tax receipts for donations.
• Arrive 15 minutes early for the shift when scheduled to run the cash register.
• Count money in cash drawer at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and there is adequate change.
• Count register at end of shift and complete daily tally sheet with appropriate information from register report.
• Bag, box or wrap items at time of purchase.
• Remove hangers from clothing sold and place in appropriate bin. Work with other employees and volunteers to replace hangers onto appropriate rack at 4:30pm daily.
• Instruct volunteers on tasks designated by the Thrift Store Manager. Provide guidance for each task. Report to Store manager if there is a problem.
• Give volunteers instructions in absence of the Thrift Store Manager.
• Work with staff and volunteers sorting, tagging and hanging of items to be placed in the store for sale. Follow tagging schedule for all items to be sold.
• Learn each role in the store to be able to fill in where needed. Each employee is trained in all aspects of day to day operations.
• Meet daily quotas for number of items sorted, hung, priced and placed for sale.
• Follow procedure for removing items from sales floor at the end of rotation (ragging out). Place all damaged or ragged clothing into recycling trailer.
• Assist other employees and volunteers in maintaining the general appearance of the store, keeping it in an orderly fashion at all times, including the sorting areas.
• Attend all store meetings and keep informed of policies, safety issues and directives.
• Maintain good customer relations. Greet customers entering or leaving the store. Help customers locate items, answer customer questions or locate a manager if unable to answer.
• Greet customers making donations. Accept items following store policies and limits. Thank donor and provide a ticket for tax receipt if necessary.
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment.
• Secure the building when opening or closing. Employee keys are only to be used on scheduled work days and are not to be shared or copied.
• Understand instructions and follow directions regarding the proper pricing, handling and merchandising of items sold in the thrift store (Salvation Army Boutique).
• Perform one Customer Appreciation Day per year and work with the Thrift Store Manager to Thank Salvation Army Boutique Customers.
• Be responsible for following applicable procedures, rules and laws.

Benefits

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Christmas Bonus
• Wireless discount for Verizon customers
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed