Thrift Store Clerk

Job Objective

Handling and pricing of merchandise for sale. Rings up merchandise, totals bill, accepts payments and makes changes for customers in thrift store by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions:

• Process merchandise efficiently following the standards set by the Store Manager
• Pricing unmarked items of merchandise
• Hang clothing as instructed
• Stock racks, shelves, counters or tables with merchandise
• Cleans shelves, counters or tables
• Ring up purchases for customers
• Operates cash register, accepting payment and making change
• Wraps or bag merchandise for customers
• Helps set up displays and arranges merchandise to promote sales
• Maintains good customer relations by giving prompt, courteous assistance to customers
• Follows through on rotating and outdating merchandise
• Insures proper use of assigned equipment
• Assures that the building and grounds are kept clean of trash and donated items
• Maintains and cleans restrooms, foyer, trash, windows, and floors
• Reports complaints, damages, and concerns to management
• Supports the mission of The Salvation Army
• Other duties as assigned by the thrift store manager or corps officer

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Retail experience is preferred but not required.

Certifications/Licenses: None.

Skills/Abilities:

• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situation to customers, clients, and other employees
• Ability to use basic office equipment including cash register, copy machine, fax machine, and telephone
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide numbers
• Ability to perform operations using units of American money
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to work in a team environment

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

Physical Requirements:

Include speaking, hearing and vision; excellent manual dexterity; lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 30 pounds; bending, squatting, and walking; standing up to 8 hours per day. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel:

None.

Driving:

None.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a typical retail store environment.

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.