Retail Sales Associate/Material Handler

The Salvation Army Thrift Store Phoenix; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

A leading charitable organization is seeking part-time Retail Team members for their Chandler Thrift Store in Arizona. Candidates will assist customers and donors while maintaining store organization and cleanliness. The role requires effective communication, teamwork, and basic cash handling skills. Benefits include career growth opportunities and paid time off. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, as shifts may include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle POS/Cash Register operations and cash transactions.
• Must pass a background check, including Criminal History.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Customers and Donors needs are met by providing assistance.
• Stock and maintain items on the sales floor.
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

POS/Cash Register

Job description

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.

ABOUT OUR RETAIL TEAM

Become part of the dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army! Together we can continue to serve and impact our local community, through the commitment to "Do The Most Good" at our Chandler Thrift Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to promote a positive shopping/donor experience, enhance customer service, problem-solving and teamwork skills, while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OFFERED

• Opportunity for career growth.


• Paid time off.


• Employee Discounts.


• Employee Referral Bonuses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring all Customers and Donors needs are met by a genuine greeting and giving prompt, and courteous assistance.


• Stocking priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor.


• Assisting in the maintenance of the store and donation area, to keep it clean, neat and organized. Perform cleaning duties as assigned by Management.


• Following all POS/Cash Register Policies in accordance with TSA Policies and Procedures.


• Maintaining safety and compliance standards.


• Attending required Monthly Store Meetings.


• Receiving, unload, and stock incoming inventory items accurately and efficiently.


• Providing Quality Assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages.


• Courteously assist the donor in the removal of all donated items from the donor’s vehicle and provide receipt.


• Separating and sort all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as instructed by Management.


• Performing other written and/or verbal duties as may be assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate or GED Required.


• Must be able to accurately handle POS/Cash Register operations and cash transactions.


• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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 lift up to 50lbs.


• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.


• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

SCHEDULE

Our stores operate 7 days per week. Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to always ensure adequate store coverage. Part-time associates may be scheduled to work any part-time shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds when available.