Thrift Store Clerk

The Salvation Army is an international movement and evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God and its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs without discrimination.

About the role

Handling and pricing of merchandise for sale. Rings up merchandise, totals bill, accepts payments, and makes change for customers in a thrift store.

Responsibilities

• Process merchandise efficiently following the standards set by the Store Manager
• Price unmarked items of merchandise
• Hang clothing as instructed
• Stock racks, shelves, counters, or tables with merchandise
• Clean shelves, counters, or tables
• Ring up purchases for customers, operate cash register, accept payment, and make change
• Wrap or bag merchandise for customers
• Help set up displays and arrange merchandise to promote sales
• Maintain good customer relations by giving prompt, courteous assistance to customers
• Follow through on rotating and outdating merchandise
• Ensure proper use of assigned equipment
• Keep the building and grounds clean of trash and donated items
• Maintain and clean restrooms, foyer, trash areas, windows, and floors
• Report complaints, damages, and concerns to management
• Support the mission of The Salvation Army
• Other duties as assigned by the thrift store manager or corps officer

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Retail experience is preferred but not required
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers, clients, and other employees
• Ability to use basic office equipment including cash register, copy machine, fax machine, and telephone
• Ability to add, 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

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical retail store environment. All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee to undermine its religious mission.