Store Clerk & Sorting Room Worker (6826)

THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP•Gainesville, FL

4d•$14 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for receiving, sorting, and preparing donated items for display in the store. It determines the suitability of items based on established standards and assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the sorting room area. The role also assumes responsibilities of a Store Clerk as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D.
Experience working in a retail store preferred, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of effective customer service techniques.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of basic mathematics.
Ability to operate a cash register.
Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and count change.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a retail store

Responsibilities

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.
Prepares, processes and maintains various sales records, tax forms, and social service vouchers; prepares routine sales reports as directed.
Maintains the neatness and security of the cash register area; ensures that forms, bags, etc. are adequately stocked.
Receives, inspects and sorts donated items such as clothes, shoes, household items, bric-a-brac, 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.
Hangs clothes on hangers and places same on clothes racks.
Packs items in boxes and marks boxes accordingly; assists in transporting boxes to appropriate storage area.
Prepares non-suitable clothes for the bailer.
Lifts and carries items to the appropriate destination for further processing, storage or displaying in store.
Maintains warehouse area in a neat and orderly manner; cleans floors, tables and work areas.