Part-Time Thrift Store Associate

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Marquette, MI

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Thrift Store Associate is expected to receive donations, process and display merchandise, operate a cash register, and complete sales transactions. Associates will also assist with providing quality customer service as part of the Thrift Store Operations and support picking up donations from area businesses and homes.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail environment is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Cross train and work in all areas of store as needed
• Accept and evaluate donations
• Maintain donation area cleanliness during store’s business hours
• Ensure quality of inventory by adhering to merchandise standards when accepting donations
• Clean, price and display merchandise
• Arrange and display merchandise throughout the store as assigned
• Operate cash register, assist with sales transactions and with the reconciliation of daily cash receipts
• Answer phone lines and provide customer service
• Assist customers on the sales floor and suggest sales when appropriate
• Build positive donor relations by providing information regarding use of donations
• Actively support a team environment among store associates
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and other trainings
• Interact appropriately and courteously with donors while on their property
• Ensure a safe work environment by keeping aisles and other areas clear of debris
• Load and unload donations from truck

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible schedules
• Casual dress environment
• Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 support, resources, and referrals to help you in your work and personal life
• Voluntary life benefits (for part-time employees working 20-29 hours per week)
• Prorated holiday pay (for part-time employees working 20-29 hours per week)
• Prorated paid time off (for part-time employees working 20-29 hours per week)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed