General Help

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Summerside, PE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda for over 130 years. As a faith- and values-based organization, we help over 2 million people annually by providing necessities like food, clothing, and shelter, and supporting those experiencing unemployment, addiction, and family challenges. Our mission is to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs, and be a transforming influence in the communities we serve. The Thrift General Helper provides service to customers, sorts incoming product, and assists in the ongoing retail operations of The Salvation Army Thrift Store.

Requirements

Completion of Secondary School. Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
No prior experience necessary - will train.
Develop an understanding of the Mission of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Maintain information in confidence as required.
Participate as an active and responsible team member.
Participate in mandatory orientation training.
Participate in regular supervision and performance appraisal process.
Represent the organisation in a professional and engaging manner.
Must comply with all Salvation Army policies and procedures and associated legislation.
Ability to stand for long periods with frequent twisting, bending, crouching and reaching is required.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a cooperative team-oriented atmosphere.
Provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. The screening is secured either through the national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment.
May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Brand awareness would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Interact with customers/donors in a positive, friendly, and courteous manner.
Protect the integrity of all donated items.
Process raw materials by loading/unloading, sorting, packing, pricing, and storing donations.
Possess knowledge of stock to respond to customer inquiries by phone/in person.
Pay particular attention to store security by monitoring activity within the store.
Handle merchandise in a safe and organized manner; assist in stock rotation.
Contribute to the control of inventory by receiving, sorting, and pricing as per directions.
Assist with store layout plans to attract customers, which include window displays and merchandise displays; ensure the attractiveness of the store through “Tidy Maintenance”.
Replenish inventory levels based on supervisor’s directions.
Removal of inventory from sales floor as directed.
Maintain the proper sorting and processing of all donated goods, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Maintain an attractive, organized appearance of the store, tidy up and restock shelves, clean, sweep, dust and mop as necessary.
Abide by store policy and procedures.
Perform other position-related duties as required.
Seasonal - keep walkway and entrance clear of snow and ice.
Perform other position-related duties as required.