Retail Sales Associate — Thrift Store & Community Impact

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Discounts

Great Work Perks Discounts

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a part-time Retail Associate for our E Street (San Bernardino) thrift store to greet customers, assist donors, stock shelves, and process donations with a courteous, service-driven approach.

Join a mission-driven team focused on Do The Most Good, with growth opportunities, employee discounts, and a flexible schedule. This role emphasizes POS accuracy, store cleanliness, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• Must be able to accurately handle POS/Cash Register operations and cash transactions.
• Must pass background check (Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry).
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow employees, customers, and donors.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all Customers and Donors needs are met by a genuine greeting and prompt, courteous assistance.
• Stocking priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor.
• Maintaining the store and donation area, keeping 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, unloading, and stocking incoming inventory items accurately and efficiently.
• Providing Quality Assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages.
• Courteously assist the donor in removing donated items from the donor's vehicle and providing receipt.
• Separating and sorting donated material into proper containers, and stacking as instructed by Management.
• Performing other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Cash handling

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

POS/Cash Register

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a part-time Retail Associate for our E Street (San Bernardino) thrift store to greet customers, assist donors, stock shelves, and process donations with a courteous, service-driven approach.

Join a mission-driven team focused on Do The Most Good, with growth opportunities, employee discounts, and a flexible schedule. This role emphasizes POS accuracy, store cleanliness, and strong teamwork.