Sales & Donations Associate – Retail Impact & Growth

The Salvation Army Thrift Store Orange; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Paid time off

Employee Stores Discounts.

Great Work Perks Discounts (amusement/

AFLAC Insurance.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Employee Referral Bonuses.

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store Orange in Fountain Valley is seeking a Sales Associate / Material Handler to provide friendly donor and customer service, stock shelves, process donations, and maintain a clean, organized store environment.

The role is part‑time, pays about $16.90 per hour, and includes benefits like paid time off, employee discounts, and support through TSA programs. This position offers growth opportunities and teamwork within a mission‑driven store.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all Customer's and Donors' needs are met by a genuine greeting and prompt, 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, unloading, and stocking 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 a receipt.
• Separating and sorting all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stacking material as instructed by Management.
• Performing other written and/or verbal duties as may be assigned by Management.

Skills

Communication skills

Cash handling

POS system

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

POS System

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store Orange in Fountain Valley is seeking a Sales Associate / Material Handler to provide friendly donor and customer service, stock shelves, process donations, and maintain a clean, organized store environment.

The role is part‑time, pays about $16.90 per hour, and includes benefits like paid time off, employee discounts, and support through TSA programs. This position offers growth opportunities and teamwork within a mission‑driven store.