Thrift Store Clerk

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Burlington, IA

6h

About The Position

Summary/Primary Purpose: To maintain the thrift store at standard operating level and complete all daily duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Basic computer skills with ability to access payroll, timekeeping, and personal data via a web-based system.
• Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong independent judgement.
• Must pass all applicable background checks.
• Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.
• Physical requirements include good speaking, hearing and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity.
• Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment.
• May need to climb, balance. Kneel, crouch or crawl.
• This position will require the ability to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Retail and/ or cash register experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make sure all shelves and clothing racks are full, organized to promote sales.
• Assist management team to investigate and properly price items to be sold, as needed.
• Process all merchandise efficiently and properly following established standards.
• Daily duties include stocking racks, shelves, counter or tables with merchandise to promote sales.
• Responsible for learning and then training on the entire processing system to include cash register/.
• Maintaining a clean environment throughout the store to include shelves, counters and tables.
• When needed, responsible for wrapping and bagging merchandise for customers.
• At all times must provide good customer service by being polite, prompt and courteous and in line with the mission of The Salvation Army.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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