Clerk/Sorter

The Salvation Army Southern California; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month,

Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days

Pension Plan (after one year of contin

Pension Plan (after one year of contin

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a part-time Clerk/Sorter in Montrose, CO to process donations, stock the floor, and assist customers. You will operate the POS system and ring up sales when scheduled, while helping to supervise volunteers and community service workers.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to stand for long periods, and a commitment to the organization's mission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Sort donations and direct to the correct department.
• Operate the cash register and POS system when scheduled.
• Stock the sales floor and maintain proper categories and colors.
• Price items as directed by management.
• Provide courteous customer service and assist with store operations.

Skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Excel

Word

POS System

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS System

Job description

Job Title: Clerk/Sorter

FLSA Status: Part Time - non-exempt

Reports to: Delta Store Manager

Schedule: TBD

Supervises: N/A

Rate of Pay: $15.20

Closing Date: 09/01/2026

Benefits

• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)
• Vacation benefit – 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment; vacation accrual is pro-rated for part time hours.)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service) with at least 21 hours worked per week.

Position Summary

The Clerk/Sorter position will be responsible for the process of accepting donations and getting everything out on the sales floor. Running the cash register when scheduled. Keeping the store friendly and clean. Dealing with customers, and helping to take charge of volunteers and community service workers.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Sort all donations and make sure they make it to the right department.
• Will be well versed in all departments for donation.
• Must follow the daily cleaning list.
• Will stock the sales floor as directed and maintain proper categories and colors.
• Will price items correctly as directed by the management team.
• Will treat customers with respect and be courteous.
• Will assist with store operations to include operating the POS System.
• Will preform other duties assigned by the store manager/Director of retail and Corps Officer.
• Will help with paperwork at night and bank deposits.
• Be in charge when store manager is out sick or on vacation.

Education/Experience

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent

Skills

• Possess good customer service skills.
• Able to follow verbal and written direction
• Needs to understand excel and word documents

Qualities

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission
• Able to reflect and model the high standards of our organization

Requirements

Background Check

• Continued employment will be contingent upon a biennial (every two years) background check that is processed in accordance with The Salvation Army’s policies

Physical

• Ability to maneuver, to remain in a stationary position, to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead, to lift 25 pounds, to access and produce information from the computer, to operate telephone, to understand written information
• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.