Cashier/Warehouse Worker - Temporary

The Salvation Army Southern California•Medford, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves working in both the warehouse and the thrift store. In the warehouse, responsibilities include assisting in various capacities such as pricing clothing, sorting bric-a-brac, and cleaning items. In the thrift store, the role requires assisting customers politely and courteously, providing acceptable customer service in accordance with Salvation Army policy to support the overall operations of the thrift store.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Customer service experience.
Sales experience.
Must demonstrate a passion for, and be familiar with The Salvation Army’s mission, doctrine and local ministries; and represent the ideals of The Salvation Army in every aspect of his/her work.
The ability to follow directions and be familiar with thrift store operations.
The ability to present oneself in professional and appropriate manner.
The ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
The ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a positive and courteous manner.
Must be able to manage a variety of projects at any given time.
Must be able to work in an environment that is busy and must be able to work in spite of interruptions and surrounding activities.
This position requires the ability to be flexible in the work week schedule.
Attendance is an essential function of this position.
Must have the ability to: sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis, to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead, and to lift up to 50 lbs.
Taking trash to compactor and running compactor.
Pushing empty and loaded carts.
Frequent phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds will occur.
Operation of an 18,000 GVW truck, power pallet jacks, tail gates, manual pallet jacks, and hand trucks; gas/propane and electric lift trucks; hydraulic leveling docks; baler.
Using office supplies for Calculating, cataloging, inspecting, analyzing, planning, comprehension, cooperating with others, etc.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
Work outdoors occasionally, sometimes in inclement weather.
Works under adverse conditions such as noise, smoke, heat, dust, rough terrain, and all types of weather.
Work in an environment containing exhaust, dust, grime, odors, fumes, and high level of noise.
Involves daily contact with individuals who may exhibit hostile, assaultive behavior. Must be able to deal tactfully and diplomatically with angry individuals in person and on the telephone.
This is a large building and property. It requires extensive standing and walking, in all types of weather, on hard concrete or graveled surfaces. The job includes bending and lifting items up to 50 pounds.
The following activities are performed both indoors and outdoors under all types of weather conditions: walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying heavy and irregular loads. Operation of: power pallet jacks, tail gates, manual pallet jacks, and hand trucks; gas/propane and electric lift trucks; hydraulic leveling docks.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Responsibilities

Help Truck Drivers load and unload trucks.
Sort clothing and bric-a-brac.
Cleaning bric-a-brac, furniture, and electrical appliances.
Helping load solid items. Such as furniture, mattresses, etc. into customers’ vehicles.
Bailing clothes and cardboard.
Assist customers in the selection of merchandise.
Assist with Opening and Closing procedures.
Answer phones in a courteous manner.
Ring up items and make proper change accurately.
Maintain a clean store.
Stocking
Other duties as assigned.