Thrift Store Worker

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Mattoon, IL

10d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army Midland Division Thrift Store located in Mattoon, Illinois, is looking for a thrift store worker! The individual in this position is expected to engage and assist customers with their purchasing needs along with transporting donated/ purchased items to and from their personal vehicles. Sort, prepare, price, display donated items for the sales floor. Operate cash register / point of sale computer with the ability to complete accurate transactions for purchased items including reconciling the cash drawer and assist with completing bank deposits daily. The majority of the work done in the position will be of the physical labor type. This is a part-time position, up to 25 hours per week, with starting pay of $15.00 per hour! 1300 Richmond Ave, Mattoon, Illinois

Requirements

High school or equivalent diploma and one year of related work experience.
Ability to operate a cash register/point of sale computer to include accurate sales transactions and making correct change.
Position requires communicating with and assisting customers and working as a team with other employees.
Performing the required job duties well, with minimum supervision, is required.
Must be capable of performing the above essential duties.
Capable of continuously lifting 5 pounds, frequently lifting 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds and frequently moves 50 or more pounds using dolly/cart/truck.

Responsibilities

Professionally engage and assist customers with their purchasing needs.
Professionally engage with other staff and leadership in a manner which promotes positive relationships.
Sort donated items as directed.
Price donated items as directed.
Prepare and place donated items on racks/shelves for display.
Assist in loading and unloading truck, customers’ vehicles, and/or donors’ vehicles, as directed.
Accurately operate cash register / point of sale computer transactions for purchased items including reconciling the cash drawer and assisting with bank deposits, daily.
Perform store custodial duties to include: break area, bathrooms, floors, trash, windows, dusting, as directed.
Maintain sales floor showroom clean and neat at all times.
Maintains positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, supervisors and vendors.