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 and keep accurate financial records, reporting discrepancies to the store manager.
• Receive and select merchandise to be displayed for sale from donated items.
• Price items within prescribed guidelines.
• Maintain merchandise displays in a neat and orderly appearance.
• Transfer stock to maintain fresh marketing appeal.
• Rotate stock as directed by the store manager.
• Answer questions and assist store customers.
• Keep record of sales and inventory as needed.
• Assist in maintaining overall appearance, cleanliness, and safe conditions in the store area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school academic background preferred.
• Experience: Prior sales experience or experience working with people in a service capacity preferred.
• Certifications/Licenses: None required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand basic written materials and communicate effectively in English.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Ability to handle basic cash transactions.
• May supervise volunteers and community service workers.

Physical Requirements

• Speaking, hearing, and vision ability; excellent manual dexterity.
• Bending, squatting, and walking.
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing 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.

Travel and Driving

• May occasionally accompany the Thrift Store driver on a pickup run.
• No driving required for the position.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical retail setting. All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree not to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from back‑to‑work candidates, U.S. veterans, people with disabilities, individuals impacted by the justice system, and those without a college degree.