Thrift Store Clerk

About the role

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.

Summary/Primary Purpose: To maintain the thrift store at standard operating level and complete all daily duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Make sure all shelves and clothing racks are full, organized to promote sales.
• Assist management team to investigate and properly price items to be sold, as needed.
• Process all merchandise efficiently and properly following established standards.
• Daily duties include stocking racks, shelves, counter or tables with merchandise to promote sales.
• Responsible for learning and then training on the entire processing system to include cash register.
• Maintaining a clean environment throughout the store to include shelves, counters and tables.
• When needed, responsible for wrapping and bagging merchandise for customers.
• At all times must provide good customer service by being polite, prompt and courteous and in line with the mission of The Salvation Army.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Retail and/or cash register experience preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements: Good speaking, hearing and vision ability; excellent manual dexterity; ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment; may need to climb, balance, kneel, crouch or crawl; ability to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions: Retail setting with occasional exposure to outside weather conditions; moderate noise level; employees acknowledge The Salvation Army is a church and agree not to undermine its religious mission.

Qualifications

• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Basic computer skills with ability to access payroll, timekeeping, and personal data via a web‑based system.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in English is preferred.
• Attention to detail and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Strong independent judgement.
• Must pass all applicable background checks.
• Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Pay

Starting at $11.85 per hour.

Schedule

Part‑Time 29 Hours Per Week.