Thrift Store Clerk

Employment Services Elgin; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a Thrift Store Clerk in St. Thomas, Ontario. This part-time position involves assisting customers, processing donations, and ensuring smooth retail operations. Candidates should have cash handling experience, be able to lift up to 40 pounds, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Flexibility in scheduling is required, with shifts including weekends. The wage ranges from $17.60 to $22.51 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift/move up to 40 pounds.
• Minimum of three months of prior related experience.
• Cash handling experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide service to customers and assist in retail operations.
• Sort, price, and store donations.
• Maintain customer service standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of Secondary School

Tools

Cash register

Debit machine

Job description

Job Overview:
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Position Purpose Summary:
The Thrift Store Clerk provides service to customers, sorts incoming product and assists in the ongoing retail operations of The Salvation Army St. Thomas Thrift Store.

Job Description:

• Protect the integrity of all donated items.
• Responsible for accurate completion of all customer transactions including cash and debit sales, with minimal voids, overages, or shortages; adhere to store policy regarding refunds, voids and holds.
• Process raw materials by loading/unloading, sorting, packing, pricing, and storing donations.
• Interact with customers/donors in a positive, friendly, and courteous manner.
• Contribute to meeting store budgets by maintaining customer service standards.
• Possess knowledge of stock to respond to customer enquiries by phone/in person.
• Assist with store layout plans to attract customers, which include window displays and merchandise displays; ensures attractiveness of the store through “Tidy Maintenance”.
• Replenish inventory levels based on supervisor’s directions.
• Provide customer service and greeting customers.
• Unload donations and place stock in appropriate warehouse location.
• Contribute to the control of inventory by retrieving, sorting, hanging, and pricing as directed.
• Removal of inventory from sales floor as directed.
• Abide by store policy and procedures.
• Work with volunteers as assigned.

Wage: $17.60–$22.51 an hour
Employment type: Permanent, Part-time
Hours: 15 hours per week.
Schedule: Shifts will include Saturdays and the occasional weekday, as per operational requirement.
The work schedule is determined in consultation with your manager and may vary according to requirements of responsibility. Flexibility in scheduling is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods with frequent twisting, bending, crouching and reaching is required.
• Ability to lift/move up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Have a minimum of three (3) months of prior related experience.
• Cash handling experience is required.
• Knowledge and experience using a cash register, debit machine and/or credit card processing is a definite asset.
• Basic math skills required to calculate discounts and percentages as well as reading skills.
• Brand awareness would be a definite asset.
• Completion of Secondary School.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated/disciplined.
• Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible in the face of change.
• Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability. Represent the organization in a positive, professional, and engaging manner.
• Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check.
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.