Store Clerk (5510)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Greenville, SC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists store customers in donating, selecting, and purchasing store items; operates and maintains a cash register; responds to customers’ questions; maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the store displays; ensures the security of store items and the cash register.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. and experience working in a retail store preferred, or Any equivalent combination of training experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of effective customer service techniques.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to operate a cash register, perform routine mathematical computations and count change.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
Ability to perform frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.
Duties are usually performed standing. Standing may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting.
Moderate physical effort required associated with sitting, walking, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, and carrying light to heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.)

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 printouts; 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.
Assists customers who are donating items to The Salvation Army; directs customers to the proper loading/unloading area, assists with hauling donations to the storage area; prepares and provides tax receipts as needed.
Answers the telephone in a tactful and courteous manner; assists customers by responding to questions and providing directions and/or general information; may schedule and record donation pickups.
Maintains the neatness and security of the cash register area; ensures that forms, bags, etc. are adequately stocked.
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.
Cleans all display racks and shelves; sweeps and mopping floors; cleans windows and mirrors; ensures that the store is maintained in a clean and inviting manner.