Retail Store Processor

salvarmycareers; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Iowa City is seeking a Retail Store Processor to sort, tag, price donated merchandise, and keep the store organized. This part-time role supports daily production goals and helps donors.

You will assist with unloading and loading, track production numbers, and provide friendly service. A HS diploma or current student is preferred; evenings, weekends, and holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 assist to load/unload and move products to departments.
• Maintain clean work and storage spaces.
• Work with the team to meet daily production goals for processing and stock.

Skills

Punctual attendance

Teamwork

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or currently pursuing

Job description

Retail Store Processor

Location: Iowa City, Iowa Pay: $12.00 per hour Job Type: Part-time Schedule: 19 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

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.