Thrift Store Clerk

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Richmond, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Objective: Handling and pricing of merchandise for sale. Rings up merchandise, totals bill, accepts payments and makes changes for customers in thrift store by performing the following duties. Essential Functions: Process merchandize efficiently following the standards set by the Store Manager Pricing unmarked items of merchandise Hang clothing as instructed Stock racks, shelves, counters or tables with merchandise Clean shelves, counters or tables Ring up purchases for customers Operate cash register, accepting payment and making change Wrap or bag merchandise for customers Help set up displays and arranges merchandise to promote sales Maintain good customer relations by giving prompt, courteous assistance to customers Follow through on rotating and outdating merchandise Insure proper use of assigned equipment Assure that the building and grounds are kept clean of trash and donated items Maintain and clean restrooms, foyer, trash, windows and floors Report complaints, damages and concern to management Support the mission of The Salvation Army Other duties as assigned by the thrift store manager or corps officer

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.
Experience: Retail experience is preferred but not required
Skills/Abilities: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situation to customers, clients and other employees
Ability to use basic office equipment including cash register, copy machine, fax machine and telephone
Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide numbers
Ability to perform operations using units of American money
Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Ability to work in a team environment
Physical Requirements: Include, speaking, hearing and vision; excellent manual dexterity; lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 30 pounds; bending, squatting and walking; standing up to 8 hours per day.

Responsibilities

Process merchandize efficiently following the standards set by the Store Manager
Pricing unmarked items of merchandise
Hang clothing as instructed
Stock racks, shelves, counters or tables with merchandise
Clean shelves, counters or tables
Ring up purchases for customers
Operate cash register, accepting payment and making change
Wrap or bag merchandise for customers
Help set up displays and arranges merchandise to promote sales
Maintain good customer relations by giving prompt, courteous assistance to customers
Follow through on rotating and outdating merchandise
Insure proper use of assigned equipment
Assure that the building and grounds are kept clean of trash and donated items
Maintain and clean restrooms, foyer, trash, windows and floors
Report complaints, damages and concern to management
Support the mission of The Salvation Army
Other duties as assigned by the thrift store manager or corps officer