Retail Sales Associate

tsainternal; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Voluntary life insurance options

Paid Time Off

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Associate in Cudahy, WI. The role involves providing excellent customer service, handling POS transactions, and keeping the store organized and welcoming for customers and donors.

Part-time position with training provided. Schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Benefits include PTO, holidays, and potential growth in retail skills within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Must have friendly customer service and reliable attendance.
• Able to communicate effectively with customers and team.
• Basic math and computer skills required for sales and POS.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Stand/walk for long periods; able to lift/move merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service.
• Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately.
• Open/close and balance the register as assigned.
• Restock merchandise and keep displays neat and organized.
• Assist with sorting, prepping, and moving merchandise to the sales floor.
• Maintain store cleanliness, safety, and organization.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily sales goals.

Skills

Customer service

Attendance

Communication

Math skills

Computer skills

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Retail Sales Associate

Location: Cudahy, WI

Pay: $12.50 per hour

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: 25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Benefits:

Insurance & Financial Benefits

• 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)
• Voluntary life insurance options available

Paid Time Off (Pro-rated for part-time)

• Vacation days (accrual begins after first month, eligible after 90 days)
• Sick days with discretionary days
• Paid holidays (immediate eligibility)

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. We are looking for a friendly, dependable Retail Sales Associate to provide great customer service, keep the storeorganized, and help create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors.

What You’ll Do

• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service
• Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately
• Help open, close, and balance the register as assigned
• Restock merchandise and keep displays neat and easy to shop
• Help sort, prepare, and move merchandise to the sales floor
• Keep the store clean, safe, and organized
• Work with team members to support daily sales and production goals

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!

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 apoint of salesystem

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.