Sales Associate/MH

The Salvation Army; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Alameda is seeking a part-time Sales Associate/Material Handler at the Alameda Thrift Store. The role combines front-line customer service with light stocking and donation processing, supporting store operations and donor relations.

Applicants should be a high school graduate, comfortable operating a POS system, and able to pass a background check. The position offers a multistate charitable work environment with flexible scheduling including weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating a POS/Cash Register.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow employees, customers, and donors.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and donors and provide prompt, courteous assistance.
• Stock items to be merchandised on the sales floor per Salvation Army standards.
• Sort donations for processing according to Salvation Army standards.
• Maintain store appearance and cleanliness; perform assigned cleaning tasks.
• Follow POS/Cash Register policies and TSA procedures.
• Follow safety policies and report hazards to managers.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Skills

POS/Cash Register operation

Background check

Communication with staff/customers/don

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sales Associate/Material Handler, Alameda Thrift Store

Part-time / Pay Rate: $17.76 per hour

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 a 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.
• Sales Associate Job Description
• 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.
  • Cleaning Windows
  • Dusting
  • Cashwrap Area
  • Fitting Rooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Stockroom and Breakroom
  • Sweeping and Mopping
  • Donation Area
• Maintains 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 the TSA Policies and Procedures.
• Work schedules are determined by Management and employees 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, District Sales Manager, and Command Administration.