Sorting Room Worker & Relief Store Clerk (5064)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Gulfport, MS

12d•$10•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for: This position is responsible for receiving, sorting, and preparing donated items for display in the store; determines suitability of items based on established standards; assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse area. Assumes responsibilities of Store Clerk as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and experience working in a retail store preferred OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills or abilities.
Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull light objects (less than 25 lbs.).
Moderate mobility: duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis. Distance of travel is usually within the same building.

Responsibilities

Receives, inspects and sorts donated items such as clothes, shoes, household items, bric-a-brack, etc. according to the category and condition.
Selects items suitable for store display and distributes same to appropriate area for further sorting and/or pricing; discards items in accordance with established procedures.
Tags items with specially coded tickets and/or prices in accordance with established procedures.
Prepares non-suitable clothes for the bailer.
Maintains warehouse area in a neat and orderly manner; cleans floors, tables and work areas.
Assists customers purchasing items from The Salvation Army by ringing-up sales utilizing a cash register; collects monies, counts change and prepares receipts; prepares and packages purchased items; prepares and balances the cash drawer and runs routine register print-outs; prepares and delivers bank deposits; ensures the security and accountability of all cash register funds and sales records in accordance with established operating procedures.
Assists customers by explaining store policy and responding to questions regarding the pricing and/or purchasing of items; ensures that all customers visiting the store have a pleasant experience.
Places and arranges items in the store as directed; checks all store displays to ensure that items are maintained and displayed in a neat and orderly manner; rotates and/or rearranges stock as directed; returns items to the proper location after customer's have handled.
Opens and/or closes store doors in accordance with the store schedule.