Family Store Associate

Mykroc; Adrian, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Salvation Army is looking for a part-time Family Store Associate in Adrian, Michigan. In this role, you will provide excellent customer service, operate the cash register, and ensure a clean and inviting store environment.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma and experience in retail. Benefits include health care options, paid time off, and employee discounts. A flexible schedule is required, and all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience working in a retail store preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain the cash register.
• Assist customers with purchases and donations.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the store.

Skills

Customer service

Cash register operation

Mathematical computation

Flexible schedule

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

TEAMS

SharePoint

Job description

At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.

Position Summary

The Family Store Associate provides excellent customer service; operates and maintains a cash register; maintains the cleanliness, orderliness and security of the store.

• Assist customers purchasing items via the Point of Sale (POS) system.
• Operates cash register, accepting payment and making change. Wraps or bags merchandise for customers.
• Prepare and balance the cash drawer; assists in preparing bank deposits as requested.
• Works to maintain sales and production rotation quotas.
• Price unmarked items of merchandise.
• Cleans shelves, counters or tables.
• Follows through on outdating as instructed.
• Helps set up displays and arranges merchandise to promote sales.
• Responsible to maintain good customer relations by giving prompt, courteous assistance to customers.
• Maintain the neatness and security of the cash register area.
• Assist customers who are donating items.
• Place and arrange items in the store as directed.
• Answer the telephone in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ensure that the store is maintained in a clean and inviting manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED (desired), or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience working in a retail store preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must be available for a flexible schedule.
• Ability to operate a cash register, perform routine mathematical computations, and count change.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Computer Skills

• Basic computer operation knowledge.
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office 365.
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint.

Certificates and Licenses

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed.

Additional Information

Part Time (varies-Monday-Saturday;varies 9am-6pm)

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include:
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment.
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes:
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available.
• Up to 6 earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after 90 days of employment.
• The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.
• Paid holidays are effective immediately.

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.