Store Worker

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Marion, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army Midland Division Thrift Store in Marion, Illinois, is seeking a part-time, temporary Thrift Store Worker. This position involves working 25 hours per week and will be paid $15.00 per hour. The role is expected to advance and support the Mission of The Salvation Army by performing all functions of a thrift store worker. This includes customer interaction, handling donated and purchased items, sorting and pricing merchandise, preparing items for display, operating a cash register, reconciling the cash drawer, and making bank deposits. The majority of the work is physical labor, requiring basic communication and math skills for making change.

Requirements

• High school/equivalent diploma and one-year related work experience or two years work experience without diploma.
• Ability to comprehend written job description, cleaning instructions and material safety data sheet.
• Must be able to operate a cash register, make correct change for items sold and be bondable.
• Position requires basic communications with customers and other employees.
• Must be a team player, a self-starter, and perform well with minimum supervision.
• Basic communications and math skills to make change are required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and other staff in a manner which promotes positive relationships.
• Sort donated items.
• Price donated items.
• Place donated items on racks/shelves for display.
• Assist in loading and unloading of the store’s truck, customers’ vehicles, and/or donors’ vehicles.
• Perform clerk/cashier activities.
• Perform store custodial duties as directed to include wash windows, dust, clean bathroom, sweep/vacuum/mop floors, carry out trash, etc.
• Help keep the showroom clean and neat at all times when the store is open.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED