Sales Associate /Material Handler - Oakland Store

Salvationarmytucson; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a renowned organization where your role as a Sales Associate/Material Handler will be vital in ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers. In this part-time position, you will engage with customers and donors, assist in stocking and organizing merchandise, and maintain a clean and safe environment. Your ability to communicate effectively and provide exceptional customer service will make a significant impact. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while developing valuable skills in a supportive atmosphere. If you're ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to operate POS/Cash Register and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and donors, providing prompt assistance.
• Stock and organize merchandise according to standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the store.

Skills

POS/Cash Register Operation

Effective Communication

Customer Service

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Sales Associate / Material Handler - Oakland Store

Job Category: Thrift Stores - all positions

Requisition Number: SALES017478

Posted: September 30, 2024

Part-Time

Location

OA Oakland Main Store 1
601 Webster St
Oakland, CA 94707, USA

Part Time / Pay Rate: $16.50

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must be able to operate POS/Cash Register
• 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 Requirements:

• 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 operate a telephone
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure Customer/Donor needs are met by greeting all Customers and Donors and giving prompt, courteous assistance
2. Stock priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor in accordance with Salvation Army Standards
3. Sort donations to be processed in accordance with Salvation Army Standards
4. Assist in the maintenance of the store to keep it clean, neat, and organized
5. Follow all POS/Cash Register Policies in accordance with TSA Policies and Procedures
6. Maintain safety standards and report any hazards/problems to the managers
7. Follow all HR policies and procedures
8. Attend required Monthly Store Meetings
9. Follow all Dress Code Policy in accordance with the TSA Policies and Procedures
10. Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to ensure adequate store coverage at all times
11. Receive, unload, and stock incoming inventory items accurately and efficiently
12. Provide Quality Assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages
13. Maintain and clean up the area in and around the donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift
14. Courteously assist the donor in the removal of all donated items from the donor’s vehicle and provide receipt
15. Separate and sort all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as instructed by the Store Manager
16. Perform other written or verbal duties as may be assigned by the Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Supervisor, and District Sales Manager and Command Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities