Sales Associate / Material Handler - Lake Forest

Salvationarmytucson; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated retail team at a well-respected organization that serves the community while helping individuals in need. As a Sales Associate/Material Handler, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the shopping experience and supporting the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This position offers a chance to develop your customer service and teamwork skills while contributing to a meaningful cause. With flexible scheduling and opportunities for career growth, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference in their community while enjoying great employee benefits and perks.

Benefits

Opportunity for Career Growth

Paid Time Off

Employee Stores Discounts

Great Work Perks Discounts

AFLAC Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with cash transactions and customer service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all customer and donor needs are met with genuine assistance.
• Stock and maintain cleanliness of the store and donation area.
• Assist in receiving and sorting donated materials.

Skills

Customer Service

POS/Cash Register Operations

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Cash Register

Job description

Sales Associate / Material Handler - Lake Forest

Job Category: Thrift Stores - all positions

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.

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 Lake Forest 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)

As our enthusiastic and hardworking Sales Associate/Material Handler, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• 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, unloading, and stocking 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 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 to be considered for this position:

• 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: $16.00 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 associates may be scheduled to work any part-time shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.