Job Objective: This position is responsible for picking-up, sorting, and stocking donations.

Essential Functions:

• Picks up donations and delivers to store
• Process merchandise efficiently following the standards set by the Store Manager
• Pricing unmarked items of merchandise
• Operate cash register as needed
• Keep accurate financial records reporting discrepancies to store manager
• Hang clothing as instructed
• Stock racks, shelves, counters or tables with merchandise
• Cleans shelves, counters or tables
• Help set up displays and arranges merchandise to promote sales
• Maintain good customer relations by giving prompt, courteous assistance to customers
• Follow through on rotating and outdating merchandise
• Insure proper use of assigned equipment
• Assure that the building and grounds are kept clean of trash and donated items
• Maintain and clean restrooms, foyer, trash, windows and floors
• Report complaints, damages and concern to management
• Support 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 equivalent preferred

Experience: Retail experience is preferred; delivery driver experience preferred

Certifications/Licenses: Class E driver's license issued by state of residence

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situation to customers, clients and other employees; bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
• 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: Yes. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. Must secure and maintain DOT driver certification.

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 of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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.