Thrift Store Cashier - clerk - sorter

Job Objective

Within store guidelines, sorts product and prepares items for sale and assists customers with their purchases

Essential Functions

Operate cash register. Keep accurate financial records reporting discrepancies to store manager

Receives and selects merchandise to be displayed for sale from donated items

May price items within prescribed guidelines

Maintains merchandise displays in a neat and orderly appearance. Transfer stock to maintain fresh marketing appeal

Rotate stock as directed by the store manager

Answers questions and assists store customers

May keep record of sales and inventory

Assist in maintaining overall appearance, cleanliness, and safe conditions in the store area

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school academic background preferred

Experience: Prior sales experience or working with people in service capacity preferred

Certifications/Licenses: N/A

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to understand basic written materials, communicate effectively in English

Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred but not required

Ability to handle basic cash transactions

Supervisory Responsibility

May supervise volunteers and community service workers.

Physical Requirements

Includes speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity; bending, squatting and walking; ability to perform the duties of the lifting, pulling and pushing of merchandise up to 25 pounds; sitting up to 2-3 hours per day; standing up to 4-6 hours per day. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel

May occasionally be asked to accompany Thrift Store driver on a pickup run

Driving

None

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical retail setting

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.