TSA Sales Associate

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•West Kelowna, BC

10d•CA$18 - CA$24•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. The incumbent will be working at the Westbank Thrift Store located at #101-3531 Old Okanagan Highway in Westbank, B.C.

Requirements

Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
WHMIS Certificate
First Aid Certificate
A minimum of three (3) months prior related experience, Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered
Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Sector Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
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

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