Driver and Thrift Store Sorter

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Pittsburg, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing items for sale within store guidelines, assisting with customer purchases, and picking up donations. The primary responsibilities include operating a bailing machine, picking up donations using a company vehicle, receiving and selecting merchandise for display, sorting and pricing merchandise, and rotating stock as directed by the Store Manager. The position also requires answering customer questions, assisting customers, and maintaining the overall appearance, cleanliness, and safety of the store. Additionally, the role involves reporting property maintenance needs or safety concerns to the Store Manager and performing cleaning duties such as sweeping and mopping.

Requirements

• DOT Certification
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• Ability to operate assigned vehicle
• Ability to handle basic cash transactions
• Ability to work and meet deadlines independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to understand basic written materials, communicate effectively in English
• Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside and be able to pass DOT regulations for driving within the first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Retail experience preferred
• Operating delivery vehicle experience preferred
• Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate bailing machine
• Pick up donations using company vehicle
• Receive and select merchandise to be displayed for sale from donated items
• Sort and price merchandise
• Rotate stock as directed by Store Manager
• Answer questions and assist customers
• Assist in maintaining overall appearance, cleanliness and safe conditions in the store
• Report property maintenance needs or property safety concerns to the Store Manager
• Sweep, mop and perform other cleaning as assigned by Store Manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED