Thrift Store Clerk

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Dodge City, KS

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About The Position

The position involves handling and pricing merchandise for sale in a thrift store. The employee will ring up merchandise, total bills, accept payments, and make changes for customers, while performing various essential functions as outlined by the Store Manager.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Retail experience is preferred but not required
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations 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

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 bags merchandise for customers
• Help set up displays and arrange 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 concerns to management
• Support the mission of The Salvation Army
• Other duties as assigned by the thrift store manager or corps officer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED