Sales Associate

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Kelowna, BC

2d•CA$18 - CA$24•Onsite

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. POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY: 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
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
Processes donated items by unloading, sorting, packing, storing, bailing and reloading donations
Lifts and relocates bags and boxes to determined areas and assists with heavy lifting as required
Climbs ladders and stores seasonal product in overhead storage bins
Separates saleable product from items deemed as recyclable or garbage, and processes items according to the direction given, including into truck for removal
Meets assigned daily targets; counts, weighs and records 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 experience sufficient training
Shares janitorial duties in common spaces such as washrooms and kitchen
Performs other duties as assigned