Thrift Store Clerk
About The Position
This position is responsible for handling and pricing merchandise for sale in a thrift store environment. The clerk will ring up merchandise, total bills, accept payments, and make change for customers. The role involves processing merchandise efficiently, pricing unmarked items, hanging clothing, stocking shelves and racks, and maintaining a clean and organized store environment. Additionally, the clerk will assist with displays, maintain good customer relations, and follow through on rotating and outdating merchandise. The position also requires ensuring the proper use of assigned equipment and maintaining the cleanliness of the building, grounds, restrooms, foyer, windows, and floors. Reporting complaints, damages, and concerns to management is also a key responsibility, along with supporting the mission of The Salvation Army and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Retail experience is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Process merchandise 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
- Cleans shelves, counters or tables
- Ring up purchases for customers
- Operates cash register, accepting payment and making change
- Wraps 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
