Driver and Thrift Store Sorter

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Pittsburg, Kansas is hiring for a position that focuses on preparing items for sale and assisting customers. The role involves operating a bailing machine and picking up donations using a company vehicle.

Candidates should have a High School diploma and retail experience is preferred. Strong communication skills in English and the ability to handle cash transactions are essential for success in this job, which is performed in a typical retail environment.

Qualifications

• Retail experience preferred, especially in operating delivery vehicles.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items for sale and assist customers.
• Operate the bailing machine and pick up donations.
• Sort, price and maintain merchandise.

Skills

Cash transactions handling

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Vehicle operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Objective

Within store guidelines, prepares items for sale, assists with customer purchases, and picks up donations.

Essential Functions

• Operate bailing machine
• Pick up donations using company vehicle
• Receive and select merchandise to be displayed for sale from donated items
• Sort and price merchandise
• Rotate stock as directed by Store Manager
• Answer questions and assist customers
• Assist in maintaining overall appearance, cleanliness and safe conditions in the store
• Report property maintenance needs or property safety concerns to the Store Manager
• Sweep, mop and perform other cleaning as assigned by Store Manager

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Retail experience preferred; operating delivery vehicle experience preferred.

Certifications/Licenses: DOT Certification; valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to operate assigned vehicle
• Ability to handle basic cash transactions
• Ability to work and meet deadlines independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to understand basic written materials, communicate effectively in English
• Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Physical Requirements

Include speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity; bending, squatting and walking; ability to perform the duties of the lifting, pulling and pushing of merchandise up to 25 pounds; sitting up to 2-3 hours per day; standing up to 4-6 hours per day. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel

None

Driving

Position requires the ability to drive. Employee must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside and be able to pass DOT regulations for driving within the first 90 days of employment. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical retail environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back‑to‑work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.