Sales Associate PT - Salinas Center

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for customers and donors alike. This part-time role involves providing exceptional customer service, managing cash transactions, and ensuring the store is well-organized and appealing. You'll be part of a team that values communication and collaboration, making a positive impact in the community. If you have a passion for retail and enjoy working with people, this opportunity is perfect for you, allowing you to grow your skills in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math ability required for cash handling.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors and customers, providing assistance and suggestions.
• Handle cash transactions accurately and follow procedures.
• Assist with store opening/closing and inventory management.

Skills

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Basic Math

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Cash Register

Material Handling Equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Salinas Center 15 - Salinas, CA

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: $16.50 - $18.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Retail

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Perform related duties supporting the operation of retail store locations. Serve donors and customers in various ways, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. Provide outstanding customer service to promote store sales and achieve store goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Greet donors and customers when they enter the store location and/or attached donation site. Offer assistance and suggestions to customers when making product selections.

Become trained in cash handling and using the store cash register system. Utilize training to complete customer transactions accurately while following all related procedures.

Assist with store opening/closing procedures.

Merchandise inventory on the sales floor, following defined procedures. Straighten and/or rearrange merchandise to increase customer appeal and ensure a neat and safe work environment.

Assist with stock rotation and markdowns as directed by the Store Manager or designee.

Prepare store donations and rotated merchandise for transfer to the central processing plant.

Communicate problems, complaints, potential theft, and/or safety issues to the Store Manager or designee.

SECONDARY DUTIES

May perform Donor services such as taking donations, documenting donation information and communicating with Donors.

Will perform duties related to daily sanitizing of store and donation locations.

May perform minor janitorial duties as required/assigned.

Store Associates may need to perform related duties not listed on this job description.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION REQUIRED: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: N/A

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None; previous sales experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Basic math ability.

Familiarity with Goodwill Central Coast’s mission, general Company, and retail policies (this may be learned on the job).

Familiarity with electronic cash registers (this may be learned on the job)

EQUIPMENT USED:

Material handling equipment includes carts, (hand trucks) dollies, and racks.

Typical retail store equipment.

Cash register, computer-based system and other related automated tools.

Cash counting equipment.

SKILLS/APTITUDES/TEMPERAMENTS:

Ability to communicate in basic oral and written English.

Ability to communicate in basic Spanish desirable.

Ability to maintain self-control, deal effectively with public and work in cooperation with co- workers.

Ability to tactfully explain decisions and present information clearly as it pertains to store policies.

Ability to learn cash register operation, related store operations paperwork, and assisting in performing opening/closing procedures.

Ability to understand and accept directions and follow procedures.

Ability to coordinate eye/hand/foot movement to safely handle and/or move merchandise to minimize damage and eliminate hazards and accidents/injuries.

Ability to move hands and fingers quickly to operate cash register.

Ability to perform both repetitive and varied duties without loss of composure or efficiency. Ability to demonstrate satisfactory attendance, as outlined in Goodwill Central Coast

policy.

Ability to adhere to safe work practices as documented in Company safety policies; ability to report safety hazards/accidents promptly to supervisor or safety committee member.

EMOTIONAL EFFORT:

The job involves some emotional effort. There are recurring deadlines requiring little or no overtime. The work environment is routine with periods of high activity/demands.

JOB SETTING

Work is performed in an enclosed storeroom floor. The area is heated and ventilated. Some locations have a receiving area which is less climactically controlled and where work is occasionally performed. The working/standing surface is uniform. Dust and dirt is controlled by daily cleaning of work area and are insignificant. Noise and vibrations are insignificant; however, radios and/or televisions may be turned on.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work pace is steady with constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 15 lbs., with regular lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. is required. Large or heavier items (26 lbs. or more) are moved by using appropriate material handling equipment and/or assistance from co-workers.

Normal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform required tasks.

Supplemental Physical Requirements

Standing	Consistently	71-100% of the time
Walking	Consistently	71-100% of the time
Sitting	Rarely	1-10% of the time
Bending	Rarely	1-10% of the time
Twisting	Rarely	1-10% of the time
Pushing	Regularly	31-70% of the time
Pulling	Rarely	1-10% of the time
Climbing	Rarely	1-10% of the time
Squatting/Kneeling	Occasionally	11-30% of the time
Lifting Carrying 10lbs. or less	Consistently	71-100% of the time
Lifting Carrying 11-25 lbs.	Regularly	31-70% of the time
Lifting Carrying 26-50 lbs.	Occasionally	11-30% of the time
Longest Distance Carried	-	50 Feet
Heaviest Item carried	-	25 lbs.
Hand/Shoulder/Foot: Simple Grasp	Consistently	71-100% of the time
Hand/Shoulder/Foot: Power Grasp	Consistently	71-100% of the time
Hand/Shoulder/Foot: Fine Manipulation	Regularly	31-70% of the time
Hand/Shoulder/Foot: Gross Manipulation	Rarely	1-10% of the time
Ability to use a hand truck	Regularly	31-70% of the time
Reaching at or above shoulder level	Regularly	31-70% of the time
Reaching at or below shoulder level	Consistently	71-100% of the time
Operate foot controls or repetitive foot movement	None	Other than walking
Driving long distances in a vehicle for an hour or more	None	N/A
Driving short distances getting in and out of vehicle repeatedly	None	N/A

JOB MODIFICATION

Depending on the specific modification and its duration, the physical aspects of the position may be modified.