Store Worker

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Joplin, MO

22h • $15

About The Position

The Salvation Army Midland Division thrift store located in Joplin, Missouri, is
looking for a Thrift Store Worker. This position is expected to perform all
functions of a thrift store worker.  This includes but is not limited to:
Working with customers; lifting and carrying donated/ purchased items; sorting
clothes; pricing items; preparing and placing items for display on the sales
floor; operating a cash register and making change for purchased items;
counting, reconciling of the cash drawer and making bank deposits at the end of
day.  The majority of the work done in the position will be of the physical
labor type.  Basic communications and math skills to make change are required.

This is a full-time temporary position of 40 hours a week that pays $15.00 an
hour.

402 E 7th Street, Joplin, Missouri 

This job description should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list.  It is
intended to identify the essential duties and requirements of the position.
Employee will follow other instructions, and perform other related duties, as
may be required by hi/her supervisor.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The Salvation Army, as a religious organization, is exempt from participation in
federal and state unemployment insurance programs. The Salvation Army is an
equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people
with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or
people without a college degree are encouraged to apply. The Salvation Army is
an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.

Qualifications

This is a temporary position no benefits are included.

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.
• Must be capable of performing the above essential duties. 
• Capable of continuously lifting 5 pounds, frequently lifting 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds and frequently moves 50 or more pounds using dolly/cart/truck. 

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. Each employee may be assigned to clean the break area.  It should also be understood that it is the job of all store workers to help keep the showroom clean and neat at all times when the store is open.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees