Sales Associate /Material Handler - Point Loma

Salvation Army Tucson; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 20,173 - 28,731; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Employee Stores Discounts

Great Work Perks Discounts

Job summary

A community-focused organization in San Diego seeks a part-time SALES ASSOCIATE/MATERIAL HANDLER. This role requires effective customer service and teamwork while maintaining the store's environment. Responsibilities include greeting customers, stocking merchandise, and assisting in donation processes. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and display strong communication skills. Flexible scheduling is required to cover various shifts, including evenings and weekends. Competitive pay starts at $17.75 per hour with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Must be able to accurately handle POS/Cash Register operations.
• Must pass background check.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers and donors.
• Stock items for sale on the sales floor.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the store.
• Follow all POS/Cash Register Policies.
• Receive and stock incoming inventory.
• Inspect products for quality assurance.
• Assist donors with their donations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Job Category: Thrift Stores - all positions

Requisition Number: SALES023821

• Posted: April 2, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

PAY RATE: $17.75 per hour

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 Point Loma Thrift 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
• Employee Stores Discounts
• Great Work Perks Discounts (amusement parks, museums, services and more!)
• Employee Referral Bonuses

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, 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 to be considered for this position:

• High School diploma/GED required.
• 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.

Schedule

Our stores operate 7 days per week. Work schedules are determined by Management and employee 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.

Preferred

High School or Equivalent or better.

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