Sales Associate /Material Handler - Redlands

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Stores Discounts

Great Work Perks Discounts

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is hiring a SALES ASSOCIATE/MATERIAL HANDLER for the Redlands Thrift Store. You will be crucial in providing excellent customer service, handling cash transactions accurately, and maintaining a clean and organized store environment. Candidates are required to have a High School diploma, effective communication skills, and the ability to pass a background check. This part-time position includes flexible scheduling; shifts may include evenings and weekends, with a pay rate of $16.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be able to accurately handle POS/Cash Register operations and cash transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow store employees, customers, and donors.
• Must pass background check, including Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Customers and Donors needs are met by a genuine greeting.
• Stock priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor.
• Assist in the maintenance of the store and donation area.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Description

PAY RATE: $16.50 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! 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 at our Redlands Thrift Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OFFERED

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid Sick Leave
• 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 employees must be flexible to ensure adequate store coverage. Part-time associates may be scheduled to work any part-time shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Education

High School or Equivalent (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.