Sales Associate / Material Handler - Costa Mesa

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; California, Costa Mesa (MO, CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated retail team that makes a real impact in the community! As a Sales Associate / Material Handler, you'll provide exceptional customer service while supporting our mission to assist individuals in need. This role offers an opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to a positive shopping experience. Enjoy flexible scheduling and various employee benefits, including discounts and career advancement opportunities. Be part of a rewarding environment that values your hard work and commitment to 'Do The Most Good'.

Benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Paid time off

Employee Store Discounts

Great Work Perks Discounts

AFLAC Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• Must pass background check including Criminal History.
• Effective communication with customers and donors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer and donor needs are met with prompt assistance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the store.
• Assist in stocking and inventory management.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

High School Graduate

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 Costa Mesa 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 time off
• Employee Store Discounts
• Great Work Perks Discounts (amusement parks, museums, services, and more!)
• AFLAC Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Job Responsibilities

As our enthusiastic and hardworking Sales Associate / Material Handler, you will be responsible for:

1. Ensuring all Customers and Donors needs are met by a genuine greeting and giving prompt, courteous assistance.
2. Stocking priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor.
3. Assisting in the maintenance of the store and donation area, to keep it clean, neat, and organized. Perform cleaning duties as assigned by Management.
4. Following all POS/Cash Register Policies in accordance with TSA Policies and Procedures.
5. Maintaining safety and compliance standards.
6. Attending required Monthly Store Meetings.
7. Receiving, unloading, and stocking incoming inventory items accurately and efficiently.
8. Providing Quality Assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages.
9. Courteously assisting the donor in the removal of all donated items from the donor's vehicle and providing receipt.
10. Separating and sorting all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stacking material as instructed by Management.
11. Performing other written and/or verbal duties as may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to accurately handle POS/Cash Register operations and cash transactions.
• Must pass background check, including Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Effective communication skills 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, carts, fixtures, and furniture.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Pay Rate

$16.50 per hour

Schedule

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

Additional Qualifications

High School or Equivalent (required)

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