Sales Associate /Material Handler - Chino

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Discounts

Great Work Perks Discounts

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a part-time Retail Associate for our E Street (San Bernardino) thrift store to greet customers, assist donors, stock shelves, and process donations with a courteous, service-driven approach.

Join a mission-driven team focused on Do The Most Good, with growth opportunities, employee discounts, and a flexible schedule. This role emphasizes POS accuracy, store cleanliness, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• Must be able to accurately handle POS/Cash Register operations and cash transactions.
• Must pass background check (Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry).
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow employees, customers, and donors.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all Customers and Donors needs are met by a genuine greeting and prompt, courteous assistance.
• Stocking priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor.
• Maintaining the store and donation area, keeping 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, unloading, and stocking incoming inventory items accurately and efficiently.
• Providing Quality Assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages.
• Courteously assist the donor in removing donated items from the donor's vehicle and providing receipt.
• Separating and sorting donated material into proper containers, and stacking as instructed by Management.
• Performing other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Cash handling

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

POS/Cash Register

Job description

Pay Rate

$16.50 per hour.

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 E Street (San Bernardino) Thrift 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 Offered

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Stores Discounts
• Great Work Perks Discounts (amusement parks, museums, services and more!)
• 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 diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• 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

Schedule

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

Education

High School or Equivalent (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.