Store Clerk-New Albany (9322)

The Salvation Army•Tupelo, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Clerk assists customers in donating, selecting, and purchasing store items. The role operates and maintains a cash register, responds to customer questions, keeps store displays clean and orderly, and safeguards store merchandise and register funds. The clerk rings up sales, collects payments, counts change, prepares receipts and packages, balances the cash drawer, produces routine register printouts, and prepares and delivers bank deposits. The position also maintains sales records, tax forms, social service vouchers, and routine sales reports while following established procedures for cash and record security. The clerk explains store policies and item pricing, supports a pleasant customer experience, and helps with pricing, tagging, and carrying items. The position may monitor volunteers and perform other related duties as required. Work takes place in a normal store environment with little or no physical discomfort associated with weather changes. Employees agree not to undermine The Salvation Army’s religious mission.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of effective customer service techniques.
Knowledge of basic mathematics principles and practices.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to operate a cash register.
Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and count change.
Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, kneeling, or squatting, with shorter periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a retail store is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist customers purchasing items by ringing up sales using a cash register.
Collect money, count change, prepare receipts, and package purchased items.
Prepare and balance the cash drawer and run routine register printouts.
Prepare and deliver bank deposits.
Safeguard and account for 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 maintain adequate supplies of forms and bags.
Explain store policies and answer customer questions about item pricing and purchases.
Help ensure customers have a pleasant store experience.
Assist with pricing and tagging store items according to established procedures.
Assist customers with carrying purchased or donated items into or out of the store.
Monitor the work of store volunteers.
Perform other related work as required.