Sales Associate / Material Handler - Huntington Beach

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

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Paid time off

Employee Stores Discounts

Great Work Perks Discounts

AFLAC Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a dedicated part-time Sales Associate in Huntington Beach, California. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional customer service, manage cash register transactions, and maintain the store’s organization and cleanliness. Applicants should be high school graduates, able to lift up to 50lbs, and capable of working flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends. Competitive pay at $16.50 per hour and potential for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to accurately handle POS/Cash Register operations and cash transactions.
• Must pass a background check, which will include criminal history and sex offender registry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow store employees, customers, and donors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all customers and donor needs are met with prompt, courteous assistance.
• Stock priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor.
• Assist in the maintenance of the store and donation area.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Cash handling

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

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 Huntington Beach 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, courteous assistance.
• Stocking priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor.
• Assisting in the maintenance of 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 assisting the donor in removing all donated items from the donor’s vehicle and providing receipt.
• Separating and sorting all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stacking 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 a 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 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 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

Industry

Non‑profit Organizations