Sales Associate/Material Handler - Seaside

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is looking for a Sales Associate / Material Handler in Seaside, CA. The role involves greeting customers, processing donations, stocking items, and maintaining a clean store environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to operate a POS/Cash Register.

Benefits include career growth opportunities, paid time off, employee discounts, and referral bonuses. A commitment to 'Doing The Most Good' in the community is essential.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with management, employees, customers, and donors.
• Must pass a background check including Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and donors, providing prompt and courteous assistance.
• Stock priced items on the sales floor as per standards.
• Sort donations for processing.
• Maintain store cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Customer service

POS/Cash Register operation

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

The Salvation Army "Doing The Most Good". Seaside CA - Sales Associate / Material Handler.

Pay Rate: $16.90

About the ARC: The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no‑fee program that assists men and women in completing our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions of our valued employees 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: Join 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 Seaside Thrift Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This opportunity promotes a positive shopping/donor experience, enhances customer service, problem‑solving, and teamwork skills while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants.

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.

Employee Benefits Offered

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonuses

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent (required).
• Must be able to operate a POS/Cash Register.
• Must pass a background check, including 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, and pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks, 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

• Greet all customers and donors and give prompt, courteous assistance to ensure their needs are met.
• Stock priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor per Salvation Army Standards.
• Sort donations for processing per Salvation Army Standards.
• Assist in store maintenance to keep it clean, neat, and organized. Perform cleaning duties as assigned by Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Supervisor, and District Sales Manager.
  • Cleaning windows
  • Dusting
  • Cashwrap area
  • Fitting rooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Stockroom and breakroom
  • Sweeping and mopping
  • Donation area
• Follow all POS/Cash Register policies in accordance with TSA policies and procedures.
• Maintain safety standards and report hazards or problems to 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; employees must be flexible to ensure adequate store coverage at all times. Part‑time associates may be scheduled for any shift, including evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
• Receive, unload, and stock incoming inventory accurately and efficiently.
• Provide quality assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages.
• Maintain and clean the area in and around the donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Assist donors in removing all donated items from their vehicle and provide receipt.
• Separate and sort all donated material into proper containers and stack material as instructed.
• Perform other written or verbal duties as assigned by Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Supervisor, District Sales Manager, or Command Administration.

Schedule

Our stores operate seven days per week. Work schedules are determined by management; employees must be flexible to ensure adequate store coverage. Part‑time associates may be scheduled for any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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