Sales Associate / Material Handler - Fountain Valley

The Salvation Army Southern California; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Paid time off

Employee Store Discounts

Health insurance offerings

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Fountain Valley is seeking a part-time Retail Associate to provide outstanding customer service and support its community programs. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and effective communication skills. Responsibilities include assisting customers, organizing inventory, and maintaining store cleanliness. This entry-level position offers flexible shifts and a pay rate of $16.50 per hour, with opportunities for growth and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must accurately handle cash transactions.
• Effective communication with customers and management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customers and donors receive a genuine greeting.
• Stock and organize priced items on the sales floor.
• Maintain store cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

POS/Cash Register

Job description

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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 Fountain Valley 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 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

$16.50 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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Non‑profit Organizations