Thrift Store Worker (Part-Time)

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years of age.

Requirements

• Possess an aptitude in both written and oral communication.
• Be trustworthy, especially in confidential matters.
• Be well organized and efficient.
• Have a helpful, courteous, and respectful demeanor.
• Work well with fellow employees and volunteers.
• Take supervision from thrift store management.
• Demonstrate concern for thrift store customers.
• Pass The Salvation Army’s clerical screenings and MVR drivers’ qualification.
• Pass background checks.
• Understand and agree to comply with Safe From Harm policies and complete training within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Filling out donation receipts for donors.
• Maintaining a positive, cooperative, and friendly atmosphere when dealing with donors.
• Occasionally stocking items in the store.
• Helping clean and organize any area you are working in at the end of your shift before punching out.
• Running a cash register.
• Assisting in other duties as may be requested by the store management and/or officers.
• Occasionally sorting donated items.
• Placing clothing and items on display in the appropriate sales area as needed.
• Throwing away all stained, torn, and damaged goods.
• Pricing of donated items.
• Attending meetings.
• Assisting with housekeeping and other chores to maintain the store in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.
• Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with co-workers.
• Treating every client and colleague with individual respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.
• Supporting the mission of The Salvation Army.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend meetings.
• Assist with housekeeping and other chores to maintain the store in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.
• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with co-workers.
• Treat every client and colleague with individual respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.
• Support the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Attend and participate in all required training sessions.

Physical Activities And Requirements Of This Position

• Talking: Convey detailed or important instructions, information, and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversation and receive ordinary information.
• Repetitive Motion: Movements frequently and regularly required using the majority of the body.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• There are normally no hazardous or significantly unpleasant working conditions, with the exception of the occasional emotional distress, physical distress or turmoil (due to carrying situations) with and between staff and/or clients.
• This is a part-time position working 21 hours per week.
• The normal working schedule is subject to change based on mission needs.
• This is primarily a Thrift Store environment and this position is Monday – Saturday.
• The duties and responsibilities of this position cannot be performed from home.

Benefits

• As outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• A 90-day introductory period.