Retail Store Processor

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Salvation Army Thrift Store is seeking a motivated, dependable Retail Store Processor to process and prepare donated goods, keep the store organized, and help meet production goals. The work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in the community. The position is full-time, based in Madison, Wisconsin, pays $15.00 per hour, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Paid training on store procedures is provided, with ongoing coaching and support from store leadership. The role offers an opportunity to build retail and customer service skills in a team-oriented environment. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from back-to-work candidates, U.S. veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree.

Requirements

• Ability to process donated merchandise.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Basic communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift.
• Ability to bend, reach, and lift or move merchandise throughout the day.
• High school diploma or currently pursuing a high school diploma.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail or thrift store experience.

Responsibilities

• Sort, tag, and price merchandise.
• Help track and report production numbers.
• Move processed merchandise to the sales floor.
• Provide friendly, helpful service to donors.
• Receive trucks and assist with loading, unloading, and moving products to the correct departments.
• Maintain clean work and storage spaces.
• Work with team members to meet daily production goals for merchandise processing and store stock.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and hearing coverage.
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer-paid basic long-term disability coverage.
• Optional voluntary life, short-term disability, and enhanced long-term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Employer-funded pension plan for eligible employees.
• Employee discount.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid training on store procedures.
• Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership.

What This Job Offers

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