Thrift Store Associate
About The Position
As a Thrift Store/Boutique Associate, you'll be part of a fun, fast-paced environment where every day brings new treasures and opportunities to make a difference. You'll help create an exceptional shopping experience by assisting customers, processing sales, organizing unique merchandise, and working alongside a supportive team that values collaboration and community. If you enjoy meeting new people, staying active, and being part of a positive mission-driven workplace, this is the perfect opportunity to share your enthusiasm, build lasting connections, and help our store thrive!
Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. safely.
- Must be able to walk up and down stairs as required.
- Must be able to stand or be on feet for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and moving items throughout the store.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Clean driving record required; ability to drive box truck and truck/trailer.
- Employees are expected to follow OSHA proper lifting techniques and safe-lifting ergonomics while on the job.
Nice To Haves
- Previous retail, thrift, or cash handling experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service in a professional and kind manner with customers, donors, volunteers, and team members.
- Operate the cash register and handle cash accurately; experience as a cashier preferred.
- Price and merchandise items accurately, maintaining a good understanding of the value of thrift store items.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area, including backroom processing and donation management.
- Assist with opening and closing store procedures, restocking, displays, and reporting procedures for cash register and credit card transactions.
- Help process donations, deal with vendors, and support other team members as needed.
- Work collaboratively with coworkers and be a self-starter, reliably completing assigned tasks.
- Safely operate store vehicles as needed (clean driving record required; ability to drive box truck and truck/trailer).
- Follow all safety guidelines, including OSHA standards and safe lifting techniques.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical
- HSA
- Dental
- Vision
- Life & Disability
- 401k
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
- VASA
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
