SAN FRANCISCO MAIN STORE - Sales Associate/Material Handler

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 21,798 - 31,046; Part time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in San Francisco is seeking a Sales Associate to provide excellent customer service and assist with operations at their main store. This part-time role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to engage with the community while ensuring smooth store operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, experience with POS systems preferred, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Join their mission in supporting rehabilitation and community assistance efforts.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate POS/Cash Register effectively.
• Must pass background check.
• Effective communication with management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with donations.
• Stock and merchandise items on the sales floor.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the store.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

POS/Cash Register operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

GED

Tools

POS system

MS Office Suite

Job description

Sales Associate / Material Handler

The Salvation Army – San Francisco Main Store
Part Time Sales Associate Positions – Great for Students – Flexible Hours
$19.18 per hour

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 organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

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, 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 assigned by Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Supervisor, and District Sales Manager, including but not limited to: cleaning windows, dusting, cashwrap area, fitting rooms, bathrooms, stockroom and breakroom, sweeping and mopping, donation area, and maintaining assigned department 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 policies in accordance with the TSA Policies and Procedures.
• Work schedules are determined by management and employee must be flexible to ensure adequate store coverage. 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 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 assigned by the Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Supervisor and District Sales Manager and Command Administration.

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.

Education and Experience

• GED (required).
• High School or Equivalent (required).
• 1 year: POS/Cashier (preferred).
• 1 year: Computer Experience / MS Office Suite (preferred).
• 1 year: Experience working directly with public (preferred).
• 2 years: Retail Store & Customer Service Experience (preferred).

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, and Other Protected Classes are encouraged to apply. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.