Sales Associate

The Salvation Army; Weyburn; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Weyburn is seeking a Thrift Store Clerk responsible for sorting donations, providing customer service, and maintaining a clean store environment. The ideal candidate must be physically fit, with a positive attitude and enjoy working in a team. Training will be provided on site, and a Grade 12 education or equivalent is required. The position offers a target salary range between $15.35 and $17.83 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Training will be provided.
• Frequent physical activity including bending and lifting.
• Understand and support the Mission and Ministry of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Sort and price donations.
• Provide customer service including answering inquiries.
• Operate the cash register and prepare deposits.

Skills

Ability to communicate efficiently & effectively

Physically fit, energetic

Ability to lift 30lbs

Willingness to be flexible

Positive attitude and pleasant personality

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent

Job description

Position Purpose Summary

Thrift Store Clerk is one member of a team of individuals who sees the day to day operations of our thrift store. The clerk is responsible for the general cleaning, sorting of donations, and customer service of running the till.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for sorting and pricing donations
• Assist with quality control
• Customer Service: answering phone, customer inquiries, concerns etc. as needed
• Operate cash register/Interac Machine as required
• Assist with the counting of money and preparation of bank deposit, as needed
• Active participant in “Tidy Management” (general tidying-up of the store inside and outside and work area)
• Take garbage out daily
• Bring donations from outside
• Sweep/mop store floor
• Help with picking up donations for food bank
• Other duties as assigned

Critical Relationship Management

Internal

• Will be in direct contact with the Thrift Store Supervisor

External

• Customers, clients, partner agencies and general public

Financial and Office Management

• Handling of cash through the register and preparing deposits

Working Conditions

• Thrift Store front and back rooms
• Some outside work (different weather conditions)
• Bad smells due to dirty donations
• Soiled donations (bodily, pet, or smoke)
• Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 – 6:00, ½ lunch break

Qualifications

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Training will be provided
• Able to communicate efficiently & effectively with customers and co-workers
• Physically fit, energetic & good coordination (position requires frequent bending, twisting, crouching, reaching, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, lifting, and standing for long periods of time)

Skills and Capabilities

• Willingness to be flexible in their duties
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting
• Must have a positive attitude and pleasant personality
• Able to lift 30lbs
• Follow Health and Safety Procedures
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Understanding of and support for the Mission and Ministry of The Salvation Army

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $15.35 to $17.83 with a maximum of $21.40.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

Accommodations

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.