Family Store Associate

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Traverse City, MI

4h

About The Position

The Family Store Associate provides excellent customer service; operates and maintains a cash register; maintains the cleanliness, orderliness and security of the store.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (desired), or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Must be available for a flexible schedule
• Ability to operate a cash register, perform routine mathematical computations, and count change
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situation to customers, clients, and other employees
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic Computer operation knowledge
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a retail store preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist customers purchasing items via the Point of Sale (POS)POS system.
• Operates cash register, accepting payment and making change. Wraps or bags merchandise for customers.
• Prepare and balance the cash drawer; assists in preparing bank deposits as requested.
• Works to maintain sales and production rotation quotas.
• Price unmarked items of merchandise.
• Cleans shelves, counters or tables.
• Follows through on outdating as instructed.
• Helps set up displays and arranges merchandise to promote sales.
• Responsible to maintain good customer relations by giving prompt, courteous assistance to customers.
• Maintain the neatness and security of the cash register area
• Assist customers who are donating items
• Place and arrange items in the store as directed
• Answer the telephone in a professional and courteous manner
• Ensure that the store is maintained in a clean and inviting manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits which include:
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes:
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available.
• Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
• The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.
• Paid holidays are effective immediately

What This Job Offers

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