Retail Clerk-Cashier/Sorter

The Salvation Army; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Coos Bay, OR is seeking a friendly Part-Time Thrift Store Clerk to provide fast, accurate customer service at the POS, stock shelves, and help with donations. Responsibilities include processing sales, reconciling daily cash, assisting donors, and maintaining a clean, welcoming retail space while upholding Salvation Army standards.

Experience in cash handling and a customer-first attitude are essential, with a HS diploma and at least 6 months in retail or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with people.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working on a register and in customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, friendly customer service when working in the Thrift Store and handle POS/cash closing reconciliations.
• Assist on the thrift store floor with stocking shelves and displaying merchandise, including furniture.
• Maintain a friendly, clean, and safe shopping environment for customers and donors.
• Assist with production of donated items: sorting, cleaning, pricing, hanging, and sizing.
• Assist with donation receiving as needed.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

POS operation

Stocking shelves

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

POS system

Job description

Job Category: Thrift Stores - all positions

Requisition Number: RETAI026140

• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Part-Time
• Rate : $15 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Travel Required : No

Description

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 11.03.2026

Hourly Wage: $15.00

Status: Non-Exempt / Part Time

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Coos Bay, OR. Thrift Store

Supervisor: Thrift Store Manager

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.

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with people
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working on a register and in customer service.

Scope of Position:

• Provide fast, friendly customer service when working in the Thrift Store. Point of Sale (POS) and Closing revenue reconciliation. Help on the Thrift Store retail floor with stocking shelves and display of merchandise, including furniture displays. Maintain a friendly, clean and safe shopping environment for customers, donors, clients, and co-workers.
• Assist when instructed with the production of donated items. This includes sorting, cleaning pricing, hanging, sizing, and floor distribution.
• Assist with donation receiving as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Able to handle cash, make change, and operate cash register/POS. Reconcile register at the end of each shift.
• Ensure that every customer is properly greeted and acknowledged when in the thrift store.
• Ensure that customers are acknowledged for their patronage.
• Ensure that employees are treated in a friendly and enthusiastic manner.
• Diplomatically handle customer complaints and concerns regarding store policy and procedures: always maintain Salvation Army standards for quality and customer relations…refer to the manager whenever possible.
• Ensure that customers are directed regarding any items they may have to donate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The thrift store clerk is expected to be proficient in customer service, merchandising, and POS/Cash handling.
• The purpose of this position is to assist in the daily operations of a thrift store retail outlet, customer service, cash handling, stocking, and donation receiving.
• All employees will be cross trained to perform the duties of both Thrift Store Clerk and Sorter and may be assigned to either position as operational needs require.
• Keep clothing racks stocked, neat, and orderly.
• Must be able to understand instructions concerning handling and marking of merchandise.
• Primary responsibilities are to create and maintain a friendly, inviting, clean, and professional atmosphere that encourages customers to want to frequently return to The Salvation Army to make purchases.
• Stock household and other miscellaneous items.
• Stock furniture, grouping whenever possible.
• Keep the aisles clean, clear, and picked-up.
• Keep shelves clean, orderly, and stocked.
• Participate in general store housekeeping (i.e. vacuuming, sweeping, and general cleaning).
• Remove merchandise according to policy.
• Process and price merchandise/donations according to policy.
• Assist donors with unloading. Inform donors when donations are unusable.
• Occasionally lift, carry, or move boxes, supplies, or other items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Sort, prep, and clean donations upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Equipment Used

• Point of Sale (POS) Workstation
• Business Phone System
• Computer
• Hand Tools, Electric and Manual
• Hand Trucks and Ladders

This position will require job related lifting loading and unloading. The Thrift Store Clerk must be able to lift to 25 pounds. Occasionally, lifting may exceed 25 pounds and should be attempted safely using appropriate equipment and in accord with recommended procedure (get help).

Walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand for short/long periods of time, kneel, twist body, push, pull, lift and carry up to 25 pounds for short distances, have sense of touch, reach, grasp with hands and fingers, climb stairs, hear, identify colors, have close vision, have finger dexterity, speak and read, also will include wearing plastic or rubber gloves, working with household cleaners, exposure to inside and outside temperate variations, exposure to dust and molds, and may require operation of company owned vehicles.

Travel Required

No .

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or Equivalent or better.

Experience

Required

Minimum of 6 months of experience working on a register and in customer service. Experience working with people.

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