Retail Store Processor

tsainternal; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Life Insurance

Pension & 403(b)

12 Sick Days

10 Vacation Days

8 Paid Holidays

Employee Discount

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store seeks a reliable Retail Store Processor in Ames, IA. You will process and prepare donated goods, keep the store organized, and help meet daily production goals while supporting donors and customers.

Part-time schedule, 25 hours per week, with evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Paid time off and employee discounts accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Basic communication and teamwork skills required.
• Basic math and computer skills needed.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Sort, tag, and price merchandise.
• Help track and report production numbers.
• Move processed merchandise to sales floor.
• Provide friendly service to donors.
• Receive trucks and assist with loading/unloading.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Attendance & Punctuality

Flexibility

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma/ pursuing

Job description

Retail Store Processor

Location: Ames, IA
Pay: $12.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule: 25 hours per week, Monday - Saturday, Flexible scheduling required
Benefits: Voluntary Life Insurance, Pension & 403(b), 12 Sick Days, 10 Vacation Days, 8 Paid Holidays, Employee Discount

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 motivated, dependable Retail Store Processor to process and prepare donated goods, keep the store organized, and help meet production goals.

What You’ll Do

• Sort, tag, and price merchandise
• Help track and report production numbers
• Move processed merchandise to sales floor
• Provide friendly, helpful service to donors
• Receive trucks and assists to load, unload and move product to the correct departments
• Maintain clean work and storage spaces
• Work together with team members to meet daily production goals for merchandise processing and store stock

Training Provided

• Paid training on 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!

What You’ll Need

Required

• Ability to process donated merchandise
• 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 or thrift store experience

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.