Sales Associate - Casual
About The Position
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Requirements
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- WHMIS Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- A minimum of three (3) months prior related experience
- Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army – its mission, culture, and values
- Provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
- Ability to work in compliance with fire safety, health & safety and emergency procedures
- Willingness to be trained and follow direction
- Attention to detail
- Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality
- Professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
Nice To Haves
- Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered
Responsibilities
- Provide positive and courteous service to customers
- Process customer transactions at the sales counter including cash and debit/credit sales ensuring accuracy and in accordance with policies and procedures
- Accurate opening and closing of store procedures when required, including POS terminals and till
- Assist in keeping the general sales floor neat & clean and assure product displays are kept full and are tidy
- Keep stock rotated as per schedule or as directed by supervisor
- Implements store layout plans to attract customers including window displays and merchandise displays; Arrange and display sales items
- Work with volunteers as assigned
- Ensure workstations for volunteers are clear and ready before they arrive
- Receives, sorts, stores and prices donations as per directions and standards
- Process donated items by unloading, sorting, packing, storing, bailing and reloading the donations
- Lifts and relocates bags and boxes to determined areas as required. Assists with heavy lifting as required
- Climbs ladders and stores seasonal product in overhead storage bins
- Separates recycling and garbage, and processes both according to the direction given, including into truck for removal
- Meets assigned daily targets; counts, weighs and record incoming and outgoing donations
- Maintains general cleanliness along with the safety and functionality of warehouse and property in accordance with all safety policies and guidelines
- May operate the forklift to move goods as necessary after sufficient training
- Shares janitorial duties in common spaces such as washroom and kitchen
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodation upon request
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
