Warehouse and Store Clerk
About The Position
Within store guidelines, prepares items for sale and assists customers with their purchases. The role includes operating the cash register, handling payments and change, maintaining accurate financial records, receiving and selecting donated merchandise, preparing items for sale, maintaining displays, assisting customers, and helping keep the store clean and safe. The position is part-time at 25 hours per week and requires Saturday availability. Work is performed in a typical thrift store environment. Occasional local travel is required; driving is not required. Employees agree not to undermine The Salvation Army’s religious mission. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from back-to-work candidates, U.S. veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree.
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 to 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 numbers, 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.
- Physical ability to speak, hear, and see; excellent manual dexterity; lift, pull, and push materials up to 30 pounds; bend, squat, and walk; and stand for up to 8 hours per day. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
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.
- Keep accurate financial records and report discrepancies to the store manager.
- Receive and select merchandise from donated items for display and sale.
- Place items for sale and price them within prescribed guidelines when authorized.
- Maintain neat and orderly merchandise displays.
- Answer questions and assist store customers with purchases.
- Maintain records of sales and inventory when required.
- Help maintain the store area's appearance, cleanliness, and safety.
- Sort incoming donations into appropriate locations for processing.
- Wash and clean incoming donations for the sales floor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
