Sales Associate/Material Handler - Salinas

The Salvation Army; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Sales Associate/Material Handler to join their team. This role involves engaging with customers and donors, ensuring their needs are met with exceptional service. You will be responsible for stocking merchandise, maintaining store cleanliness, and adhering to operational standards. This position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission that supports rehabilitation efforts. If you are passionate about helping others and enjoy a dynamic work environment, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to operate a POS/Cash Register and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Cash Register Operation

Flexibility

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

POS System

Job description

THE SALVATION ARMY "DOING THE MOST GOOD" SALINAS CA - SALES ASSOCIATE/MATERIAL HANDLER

PAY RATE: $16.50

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 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 required.
- 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:
- Ensure Customer/Donor needs are met by greeting all Customers and Donors and giving prompt, courteous assistance.
- Stock priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor in accordance with Salvation Army Standards.
- Sort donations to be processed in accordance with Salvation Army Standards.
- Assist in the maintenance of the store to keep it clean, neat, and organized. Perform cleaning duties as assigned by Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Supervisor, and District Sales Manager.

1. Cleaning Windows
2. Dusting
3. Cashwrap Area
4. Fitting Rooms
5. Bathrooms
6. Stockroom and Breakroom
7. Sweeping and Mopping
8. Donation Area

- Maintain assigned department within the store per TSA Merchandising Standards.
- Follow all POS/Cash Register Policies in accordance with TSA Policies and Procedures.
- Maintain safety standards and report any hazards/problems to the managers.
- Follow all HR policies and procedures.
- Attend required Monthly Store Meetings.
- Follow all Dress Code Policy in accordance with TSA Policies and Procedures.
- Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to ensure adequate store coverage at all times. Part-time associates may be scheduled to work any part-time shift including evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
- Receive, unload, and stock incoming inventory items accurately and efficiently.
- Provide Quality Assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages.
- Maintain and clean up the area in and around the donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Courteously assist the donor in the removal of all donated items from the donor’s vehicle and provide a receipt.
- Separate and sort all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as instructed by the Store Manager.
- Perform other written or verbal duties as may be assigned by the Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Supervisor, and District Sales Manager.

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.

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.