Thrift Store Sales Associate

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Lethbridge Thrift Store is seeking a motivated Thrift Store Clerk to provide friendly customer service, sort donations, and support daily retail operations.

Responsibilities include processing donations, cleaning and organizing the store, and handling cashier duties in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and committed to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for The Salvation Army mission and purpose.
• Compliance with OH&S Act and company safety policies.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.

Responsibilities

• Operations – assist with donation drop offs, unloading donations, and customer service.
• Processing donations – assist with cleaning, testing and pricing donated goods.
• Cleaning & Organizing – maintain clean, organized production areas and store front.
• Cash handling – assist with cashier duties and ringing items at the till.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Physical stamina

Safety conscious

Education

High school coursework

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

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.

Job Description: POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY

The Thrift Store Clerk provides service to customers, sort incoming product and assists in the ongoing retail operations of The Salvation Army Lethbridge Thrift Store.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Operations – Assist with donation drop offs, unloading donations from vehicles, providing customer service to the customer donating goods to the store.
• Processing donations – assist with cleaning, assessing, testing and pricing donated goods.
• Cleaning & Organizing – maintaining a clean and organized production areas as well as store front. This includes, but is not limited to, sweeping, mopping, keeping donated items tidy, washing room cleaning, organizing store front to maintain a tidy-well kept area.
• Cash handling – assist as required with cashier duties. This will include greeting customers in a friendly manner, assisting customers with questions about items or the store, creating a fun welcoming environment, and ringing items through the till.

Health & Safety

Contribute to the safety of staff and customers (e.g., snow removal, clear fire exits, cleans spillage; no obstacles inside/outside the store). Maintain an attractive organized appearance of the store, tidy up and restock shelves, clean, sweep, dust, and mop as necessary; on a rotational basis clean the lunchroom, washroom, and other common areas. Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures. Perform other position related duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typically in a store and warehouse environment
• Ability to stand for long periods with frequent twisting, bending, crouching, and reaching is required
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 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.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army's health and safety policies and procedures.
• Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered.
• Completion of some high school course work.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check, as determined by The Salvation Army in its discretion, is required as a condition of employment.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

Prior related experience in retail and knowledge of lifting guidelines is an asset Brand awareness would be a definite asset.

Skills and Capabilities

• Customer service skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral).
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivated/disciplined.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
• Physically capable of lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs on a frequent basis with no assistance from others, which includes bending, twisting, pulling, pushing of products.
• Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $16.82 to $21.03 with a maximum of $25.23. 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.

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.

Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you'll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service. We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP's, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth. If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.