Retail Store Associate

Savers; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Savers as a Retail Store Associate, where you'll enhance the shopping experience for customers while working in a dynamic environment. We are looking for both full-time and part-time team members to support our mission of championing reuse and benefiting local communities. Enjoy comprehensive training and career development opportunities in a purpose-driven company.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible spending accounts

401k retirement plan with matching contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Performance merit increases

Discount on store merchandise

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a diverse team.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Adaptability in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional experiences for customers and donors.
• Support store operations and assist in daily tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Job description

Pay Range: Our starting pay ranges from $14.00 to $14.76 depending on job duty/position.

$14.00: Sales Clerk, Designated Sales Clerk, Custodian, Tagger/Roller Hard, Tagger/Roller Soft

$14.21: Clothing Sorter/Hanger, Hardware Sorter

$14.76: Clothing Grader, Hardware Pricer, Material Handler

Geographic & job eligibility rules may apply.

We offer comprehensive coverage (medical/dental/vision) at a reasonable cost, specialized health programs (quit smoking, counseling, diabetes management, chronic joint pain), paid time off, sick pay, vacation pay (approximately 1-2 weeks), 6 paid holidays plus 1-2 additional floating holidays, up to 50% off store merchandise, flexible spending accounts for eligible health and daycare expenses, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a retirement plan with a 401k plan and company matching contributions, life insurance with options for supplemental plans, performance merit increases, and additional benefits.

Who we are:

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the US, Canada, and Australia for value-priced pre-owned clothing, accessories, and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items donated by the community to local nonprofits. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items from landfills to store shelves, providing valuable funding for community programs. We are "Thrift Proud," supported by millions of loyal customers, over 300 stores, and more than 22,000 team members. Learn more at savers.com.

Our brands include Savers (U.S.), 2nd Ave (U.S.), Value Village (U.S. & Canada), Unique (U.S.), Village des Valeurs (Quebec), and Savers Australia.

Summary & Positions:

At Savers / Value Village, our Retail Store Associates create an exceptional experience for customers, donors, and team members. We are hiring both full-time and part-time Retail Store Associates.

What you can expect:

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness, as our team is made up of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• To work in a purpose-driven company with a business model that benefits both the planet and local communities.
• Investment in your career interests, with our aggressive store expansion plans supporting growth and development.

What you get:

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one, with in-house expertise through Savers University. We develop around 90% of our training internally and partner with renowned providers to enhance our offerings.

Savers is an E-Verify employer.