Casual Sales Associate

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda TerritoryKelowna, BC
Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Associate assists in all areas of the Thrift Store’s operation including: the efficient and effective reclamation, processing or distribution of warehouse goods; provides quality customer service; participation in the maintenance of an effective and attractive display merchandise in order to maximize profitability of the store.

Requirements

  • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
  • WHMIS Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • A minimum of three (3) months prior related experience, Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered
  • 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.
  • Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

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

  • health and dental benefits
  • paid vacation and sick time
  • RRSP’s
  • potential to experience flexibility at work
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