Part-Time Thrift Store Sales & Stock Associate

The Salvation Army; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army ARC San Jose in Gilroy, CA is seeking a part-time Sales Associate/Material Handler to greet customers and donors, stock merchandised items, and maintain a clean, organized store environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to operate a POS/Cash Register, and compliance with TSA policies. Background checks and physical requirements apply, with on-site work as needed.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to operate POS/Cash Register.
• GED or better.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and donors with prompt, courteous assistance.
• Stock items on the sales floor as directed.
• Sort donations according to TSA standards.
• Maintain store cleanliness and organization; perform cleaning tasks.
• Follow POS/Cash Register policies and procedures.
• Attend monthly store meetings and adhere to dress code.

Job description

Job Category: Thrift Stores - all positions

Requisition Number: SALES025088

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• Posted : September 10, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Gilroy, CA 95020, USA

• Travel Required : No

Description

THE SALVATION ARMY "DOING THE MOST GOOD"

GILROY CA - SALES ASSOCIATE/MATERIAL HANDLER

PAY RATE: $16.90

ABOUT THE ARC

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School graduate or equivalent REQUIRED
• Must be able to operate POS/Cash Register

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow store employees, customers and
donors.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous
basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts,
merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts,
hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.
• Ability to operate a telephone
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensure Customer/Donor needs are met by greeting all Customers and Donors and giving prompt,
courteous assistance.
2. Stock priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor in accordance with Salvation
Army Standards.
3. Sort donations to be processed in accordance with Salvation Army Standards.

4. Assist in the maintenance of the store to keep it clean, neat and organized. Perform cleaning
duties as assigned by Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Supervisor and District Sales
Manager.
• Cleaning Windows
• Dusting
• Cashwrap Area
• Fitting Rooms
• Bathrooms
• Stockroom and Breakroom
• Sweeping and Mopping
• Donation Area
• Maintains assigned department within the store per TSA Merchandising Standards.
5. Follow all POS/Cash Register Policies in accordance with TSA Policies and Procedures.
6. Maintain safety standards and report any hazards/problems to the managers.
7. Follow all HR policies and procedures.
8. Attend required Monthly Store Meetings.
9. Follows all Dress Code Policy in accordance with the TSA Policies and Procedures.
10. Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to ensure
adequate store coverage at all times.
Part-time associates may be scheduled to work any part-time shift including evenings, Saturdays,
Sundays and holidays.
11. Receive, unload, and stock incoming inventory items accurately and efficiently.
12. Provide Quality Assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages.
13. Maintain and clean up the area in and around the donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of
each shift.
14. Courteously assist the donor in the removal of all donated items from the donor’s vehicle and
provide receipt.
15. Separate and sort all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as
instructed by the Store Manager.
16. Perform other written or verbal duties as may be assigned by the Store Manager, Assistant
Manager, Shift Supervisor and District Sales Manager and Command Administration.

Travel Required

No .

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

GED or better.

High School or Equivalent or better.

Experience

Preferred

POS/Cashier

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