Retail Sales Associates /Material Handler - Phoenix Outlet

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated Retail Team at an established organization focused on community impact. This role as a Sales Associate/Material Handler offers a unique chance to enhance your customer service and teamwork skills while contributing to a meaningful mission. You will be responsible for greeting customers, stocking merchandise, and ensuring a clean and organized store environment. If you are looking for a role that combines community service with personal growth, this position is perfect for you. Enjoy flexible scheduling and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for Career Growth

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Effective communication skills with management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and donors, providing prompt assistance.
• Stock and merchandise items on the sales floor.
• Maintain store cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

POS/Cash Register

Job description

ABOUT THE ARC

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program supporting men and women in completing our rehabilitation program. We value our employees' contributions to maintaining and enhancing the effectiveness of our programs.

ABOUT OUR RETAIL TEAM

Join our dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army! Help us serve and impact our community through our "Do The Most Good" mission at the Phoenix Outlet Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This role offers an opportunity to improve customer service, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, while contributing to our program's success.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OFFERED

• Opportunities for career growth
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Referral bonuses

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

As a SALES ASSOCIATE/MATERIAL HANDLER, your duties will include:

• Greeting customers and donors warmly, providing prompt assistance.
• Stocking and merchandising items on the sales floor.
• Maintaining store cleanliness and organization, including cleaning duties.
• Following POS/Cash Register policies per TSA procedures.
• Ensuring safety and compliance standards are met.
• Attending monthly store meetings.
• Receiving and stocking inventory accurately.
• Inspecting products for defects and damages.
• Assisting donors with item removal and issuing receipts.
• Sorting and stacking donated materials properly.
• Performing additional duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate POS/cash register accurately.
• Successful background check (including criminal and sex offender registry).
• Effective communication skills with management, staff, customers, and donors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist as needed.
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects like carts, fixtures, and merchandise.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Capability to perform repetitive motions.
• Must perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

SCHEDULE

Our stores operate 7 days a week. Schedules are determined by management, and employees must be flexible to ensure adequate coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays for part-time staff.

The Salvation Army adheres to all COVID-19 safety regulations, including vaccination requirements if mandated, and considers exemptions on religious or medical grounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Applicants will be informed of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, see the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.