Customer-Centric Retail Associate – Thrift Store

salvarmycareers; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary life insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Sick/vacation/discretionary/personal‑s

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Decatur, IL is seeking a part-time Retail Sales Associate to deliver friendly customer service, operate the register, and maintain an organized sales floor. You will help staff with opening/closing duties and support daily sales goals.

Paid training provided; benefits include life insurance, retirement savings, paid holidays, and employee discounts. Flexible schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Friendly customer service required.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Basic communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for most shifts and lift/move merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service.
• Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately.
• Help open, close, and balance the register as assigned.
• Restock merchandise and keep displays neat and easy to shop.
• Help sort, prepare, and move merchandise to the sales floor.
• Keep the store clean, safe, and organized.
• Work with team members to support daily sales and production goals.

Skills

Customer service

Attendance & punctuality

Communication

Teamwork

Math skills

Computer skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or pursuing

Tools

POS system

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Decatur, IL is seeking a part-time Retail Sales Associate to deliver friendly customer service, operate the register, and maintain an organized sales floor. You will help staff with opening/closing duties and support daily sales goals.

Paid training provided; benefits include life insurance, retirement savings, paid holidays, and employee discounts. Flexible schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.