Lead Store Clerk (4482)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Front Royal, VA

19h•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for: Serves as lead worker to employees working in the Thrift Store; assisting store customers in donating, selecting, and purchasing store items; trains employees in the proper procedures for operating and maintaining a cash register; monitors employees work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy and completeness; maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the store displays; ensures the security of store items and the cash register.

Requirements

Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to operate a cash register.
Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and count change.
Ability to perform frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.
High School diploma or G.E.D AND One year progressively responsible experience working in a retail store; OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Plans, schedules and assigns work of Store Clerks; instructs and trains employees in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with established store policies and procedures; assists employees in resolving routine problems; notifies Thrift Store Manager of unique operational or personnel problems.
Assists customers purchasing items from The Salvation Army by ringing-up sales utilizing a cash register; collects monies, counts change and prepares receipts; prepares and packages purchased items; prepares and balances the cash drawer and runs routine register print-outs; prepares and delivers bank deposits; ensures the security and accountability of all cash register funds and sales records in accordance with established operating procedures.
Prepares, processes and maintains various sales records, tax forms, and social service vouchers; prepares routine sales reports as directed; maintains the neatness and security of the cash register area; ensures that forms, bags, etc. are adequately stocked.
Ensures the store displays are properly prepared and maintained; supervises and participates in the rotation and/or rearranges of stock as directed; ensures that all items are returned to the proper location after customer's have handled.
Assists customers by explaining store policy and responding to questions regarding the pricing and/or purchasing of items; ensures that all customers visiting the store have a pleasant experience.