Retail Associate, (PT, 18 Hours) - Lima Rd.

Grkroccenter; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a part-time Retail Associate (18 hours/week) to join our team. The role involves greeting customers, processing sales at the register, assisting donors, and helping maintain a clean, organized store environment.

Paid training is provided, with opportunities to develop retail and customer service skills. The position requires reliability, flexibility for evenings and weekends, and a positive, community-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• Friendly customer service skills required.
• Ability to greet customers and donors and provide helpful service.
• Proficiency with a point-of-sale system and cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers & donors and provide friendly, helpful service.
• Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately.
• Assist donors with donations according to center policy.
• Sort, process, hang, tag, price, and prepare donated merchandise.
• Move priced merchandise to the sales floor or designated areas.
• Keep the store clean, safe, and organized.
• Work with team members to support daily sales and production goals.

Skills

Customer service

Cash register

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Education

High school diploma or pursuing

Tools

POS system

Job description

Retail Associate, (PT, 18 Hours) - Lima Rd.

#D123-29730

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Position Type

Part-time

Job Description

Retail Associate

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Pay : $13.50 per hour

Job Type : Part-time, 18 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, every donation and sale helps fund our Adult Rehabilitation Center program. The Retail Associate is an important part of that mission, helping customers, processing merchandise, and keeping the store clean, organized, and welcoming. We're looking for energetic, dependable individuals who enjoy staying active and making a difference in their community.

What You’ll Do

• Greet customers & donors and provide friendly, helpful service
• Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately
• Assist donors with donations according to center policy
• Sort, process, hang, tag, price, and prepare donated merchandise
• Move priced merchandise to the sales floor, display areas, or other designated locations.
• Keep the store clean, safe, and organized
• Work with team members to support daily sales and production goals
• Other duties as assigned

Training Provided

• Paid training on register and store procedures
• Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership
• Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• On-the-job training
• Team-oriented environment
• Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!

Additional Information

What You Need

Required

• Ability to provide friendly customer service
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Basic communication and teamwork skills
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift
• Ability to bend, reach, and lift or move merchandise throughout the day
• High school diploma or currently pursuing

Preferred

• Previous retail, cashier, customer service, or thrift store experience
• Experience using a point of sale system

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.