Warehouse and Store Clerk

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Emporia, KS

11d

About The Position

Within store guidelines, prepares items for sale and assists customers with their purchases. The position handles donated merchandise from receipt and sorting through cleaning, pricing when applicable, display, and sale. It also supports store operations by processing customer transactions, keeping financial records, assisting customers, and helping maintain a clean, orderly, and safe store environment. The work is performed in a typical thrift store environment and requires Saturday availability and occasional local travel. The Salvation Army identifies as a church, and employees agree not to undermine its religious mission while employed.

Requirements

High school academic background preferred.
Prior sales experience or experience working with people in a service capacity preferred.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one situations with customers, clients, and other employees.
Ability to use basic office equipment, including a cash register, copy machine, fax machine, and telephone.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; make change; and perform operations using units of American money.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Must be able to work Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

High school academic background.
Prior sales experience or experience working with people in a service capacity.

Responsibilities

Operate the cash register, total customer purchases, receive payment, and give change.
Maintain accurate financial records and report discrepancies to the store manager.
Receive and select donated merchandise for display and sale.
Place items for sale and price items when permitted by prescribed pricing guidelines.
Maintain merchandise displays in a neat and orderly appearance.
Answer questions and assist store customers with purchases.
May keep records of sales and inventory.
Help maintain the store area's appearance, cleanliness, and safe conditions.
Sort incoming donations into appropriate locations for processing.
Wash and clean incoming donations for the sales floor.
Perform other duties as assigned.