Sales Associate / Material Handler - Buena Park

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee Stores Discounts

Great Work Perks Discounts (amusement,

AFLAC Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a part‑time Retail Team member for our Buena Park Store. You will greet customers and donors, operate the POS system, stock merchandise, and keep the donation area clean and organized.

This role emphasizes courteous service, inventory handling, and adherence to TSA policies in a fast-paced retail environment. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Ability to handle POS/Cash Register operations and cash transactions accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, donors, and customers.
• Must pass background check per policy.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and donors with courtesy and provide prompt service.
• Stock, merchandize and maintain store appearance and donation areas.
• Follow POS/Cash Register policies and TSA procedures.
• Maintain safety and compliance standards and participate in monthly store meetings.
• Receive, unload, and stock donated inventory accurately.
• Provide receipts and assist donors with donation item removal.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

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 to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

About our Retail Team

Become part of the dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army! Together we can continue to serve and impact our local community, through the commitment to "Do The Most Good" at our Buena Park Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to promote a positive shopping/donor experience, enhance customer service, problem‑solving and teamwork skills, while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants.

Employee Benefits

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Employee Stores Discounts
• Great Work Perks Discounts (amusement parks, museums, services, and more!)
• AFLAC Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all Customers and Donors needs are met by a genuine greeting and giving prompt, and courteous assistance.
• Stocking priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor.
• Assisting in the maintenance of the store and donation area, to keep 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, unload, and stock incoming inventory items accurately and efficiently.
• Providing Quality Assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages.
• Courteously assist the donor in the removal of all donated items from the donor's vehicle and provide receipt.
• Separating and sort all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as instructed by Management.
• Performing other written and/or verbal duties as may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to accurately handle POS/Cash Register operations and cash transactions.
• Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow store employees, customers, and donors.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Pay Rate

$16.90 per hour

Schedule

• Our stores operate 7 days per week, work schedules are determined by Management and employees must be flexible to always ensure adequate store coverage.
• Part-time employees may be scheduled to work any part-time shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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