Sales Associate /Material Handler - Magnolia Store

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

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization in Riverside, CA is seeking a Sales Associate / Material Handler. The role involves greeting customers, stocking merchandise, and maintaining store organization. Ideal candidates should have effective communication skills and a high school diploma or GED. This position offers part-time work with flexible scheduling, supporting a commendable cause within the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to accurately handle POS/Cash Register operations.
• Must effectively communicate with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide genuine greeting and assistance to customers.
• Stock and organize merchandise on the sales floor.
• Maintain cleanliness in the store and donation area.
• Unloading and stocking incoming inventory items.
• Inspect products for defects and damages.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle cash transactions

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sales Associate / Material Handler – Magnolia Store

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no‑fee program that assists men and women on their path to complete our rehabilitation program. We value the contributions of our employees and rely on their diligence and devotion to support the programs and our community.

PAY RATE: $16.50/Hour

About Our Retail Team – Become part of the dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army. Together we serve and positively impact our local community through the commitment to “Do The Most Good” at our Magnolia Thrift Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This opportunity enhances 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 discounts
• Employee referral bonuses

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all customers and donors receive a genuine greeting and prompt, courteous assistance.
• Stock priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor.
• Assist in maintaining the store and donation area, keeping it clean, neat, and organized; perform cleaning duties as assigned by Management.
• Follow all POS/Cash Register policies in accordance with TSA policies and procedures.
• Maintain safety and compliance standards.
• Attend required monthly store meetings.
• Receive, unload, and stock incoming inventory items accurately and efficiently.
• Provide quality assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages.
• Assist the donor in removing all donated items from their vehicle and provide a receipt.
• Separate and sort donated materials into proper containers, and stack them as instructed by Management.
• Perform other written and/or verbal duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to accurately handle POS/Cash Register operations and cash transactions.
• Must pass a 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, chair drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks, hand trucks, and miscellaneous carts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.
• Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Schedule:

The store operates 7 days per week. Work schedules are determined by Management, and employees must be flexible to ensure adequate coverage. Part‑time associates may be scheduled for any part‑time shift—including evenings, weekends, and holidays.