Hardgoods Sorter/Pricing Associate

The Salvation Army Southern California•Pendleton, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a Hard Goods Sorter/Pricing Associate for its Pendleton Thrift Store. This part-time, non-exempt position involves sorting, cleaning, pricing, and shelving donated hard goods. The role requires interaction with customers on the sales floor and adherence to the organization's mission of preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs without discrimination. The associate will work in the Product Processing Department and contribute to maintaining a clean and orderly work environment, as well as assisting with sales floor presentation. The position is evaluated during an initial 3-month period and subsequent performance reviews.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Ability to adapt well to a fast-paced product processing environment.
Detail-oriented, especially in regard to cleaning and safely handling delicate products.
Self-starter who sees and does what is needed to keep the processing station orderly and clean.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure to meet goals.
Customer service mindset.
Willingness to keep operational information confidential.
Consistently puts forth a cheerful, positive, and energetic attitude.
Computer skills at least at the level to use web search engines (e.g., Google) to source competitive pricing (e.g., eBay and other online shopping sites).
Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License with an excellent driving record.
Experience driving at minimum a 24-foot delivery truck.
Ability to work nights and weekends.
Ability to lift 65-70 pounds.
Dexterity and strength in hands and fingers to work in detail on products.
Able to stand for long periods of time at the Product Processing Station.
Capable of operating pricing/tagging guns and ensuring these devices are kept working efficiently.
Use truck dolly to move donated products to the Hard Goods sorting/pricing Processing Station.
Pass a criminal history information and background check.

Nice To Haves

Some experience working in a consumer retail environment, either in sales or in a product processing position.
Knowledge of second-hand products and general retail pricing.
Experience using smart-phone product bar code scanning applications.

Responsibilities

Sort, clean, and price donated hard goods.
Move processed products to the sales floor and shelve them in designated areas.
Maintain a clean and orderly processing station and immediate work area.
Ensure pricing stickers are correctly affixed to products.
Help keep the sales floor area presentable.
Attend required staff meetings.
Assist with unloading client donations and other tasks as requested by management.
Perform store cleaning chores as scheduled.
Assist in other areas of the store as needed.
Adhere to designated rules, procedures, and policies.
Keep Salvation Army and Thrift Store operational information confidential.