Store Clerk & Sorting Room Worker
About The Position
This position receives, sorts, and prepares donated items for display in the store, determines whether items meet established suitability standards, and maintains the orderliness and cleanliness of the sorting room. The employee also assumes Store Clerk responsibilities as needed, including customer checkout, cash handling, sales records, and store-area upkeep. The role involves receiving and inspecting donated goods, sorting and tagging suitable items, preparing clothing and other items for display or storage, and discarding or processing unsuitable items according to established procedures. Work is performed in a warehouse environment and includes frequent changes between sitting, standing, and walking. The position is part time, up to 29 hours per week, with a weekend shift and some Saturdays required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of effective customer service techniques.
- Knowledge of basic mathematics.
- Ability to operate a cash register.
- Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and count change.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Physical ability to lift, carry, and/or push or pull light objects weighing less than 25 pounds.
- Moderate mobility, including frequent changes between sitting, standing, and walking; travel is usually within the same building.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a retail store preferred.
- Equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Assist customers with purchases by operating a cash register, collecting payments, counting change, and preparing receipts.
- Prepare and package purchased items; balance the cash drawer and run routine register print-outs.
- Prepare and deliver bank deposits, and safeguard cash register funds and sales records according to established procedures.
- Prepare, process, and maintain sales records, tax forms, and social service vouchers; prepare routine sales reports as directed.
- Keep the cash register area neat and secure, and ensure forms, bags, and other supplies are stocked.
- Receive, inspect, and sort donated items according to category and condition.
- Select suitable items for store display and distribute them for further sorting or pricing; discard items according to established procedures.
- Tag items with coded tickets and/or prices according to established procedures.
- Hang clothing on hangers and place it on clothes racks.
- Pack items in boxes, mark the boxes, and assist with transporting them to the appropriate storage area.
- Prepare unsuitable clothing for the baler.
- Lift and carry items to destinations for further processing, storage, or display.
- Maintain a neat and orderly warehouse area by cleaning floors, tables, and work areas.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Supplemental Insurance Available
- Optional Retirement Plan Available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
