Sales Associate /Material Handler - Alameda Thrift Store

The Salvation Army Southern California•Alameda, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a part-time Sales Associate/Material Handler for their Alameda Thrift Store. This role involves assisting customers and donors, stocking merchandise, sorting donations, maintaining store cleanliness, operating the POS system, and ensuring safety standards are met. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The Salvation Army's mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs without discrimination.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Must be able to operate POS/Cash Register
Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow store employees, customers and donors.

Responsibilities

Ensure Customer/Donor needs are met by greeting all Customers and Donors and giving prompt, courteous assistance.
Stock priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor in accordance with Salvation Army Standards.
Sort donations to be processed in accordance with Salvation Army Standards.
Assist in the maintenance of the store to keep it clean, neat and organized. Perform cleaning duties as assigned by Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Supervisor and District Sales Manager.
Maintain assigned department within the store per TSA Merchandising Standards.
Follow all POS/Cash Register Policies in accordance with TSA Policies and Procedures.
Maintain safety standards and report any hazards/problems to the managers.
Follow all HR policies and procedures.
Attend required Monthly Store Meetings.
Follows all Dress Code Policy in accordance with the TSA Policies and Procedures.
Receive, unload, and stock incoming inventory items accurately and efficiently.
Provide Quality Assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages.
Maintain and clean up the area in and around the donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift.
Courteously assist the donor in the removal of all donated items from the donor’s vehicle and provide receipt.
Separate and sort all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as instructed by the Store Manager.
Perform other written or verbal duties as may be assigned by the Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Supervisor and District Sales Manager and Command Administration.