Senior Retail Clerk

Community Hospice & Health Services; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospice & Health Services is seeking a Senior Retail Clerk for the Hope Chest Thrift Stores in Modesto, CA. You will assist in daily store operations, process merchandise, stock shelves, and provide friendly customer service on the sales floor.

The role reports to the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager. A high school diploma and prior retail or customer service experience are preferred; a flexible schedule of 30-40 hours per week and occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous customer service and/or retail experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work with little and/or no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Process merchandise by sorting, separating, cleaning, tagging, and pricing merchandise.
• Daily keep a constant flow of products moving to the sales floor.
• Provide exceptional customer service. Greet customers, walk the floor with a smile.
• Responsible for accepting donations. Follow donation guidelines and enforce store policies.
• Stock and display merchandise on the sales floor in a visually appealing manner.
• Operate cash register and follow proper cash handling.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CHIMI - Hope Chest Modesto - S McHenry - Modesto, CA 95350

Salary Range: $16.90 - $20.83 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

At Community Hospice & Health Services and its affiliates, Community Hospice & Health Services Foundation, and CHI Management, Inc. (herein referred to collectively as "CHHS") you will find a family-based and compassionate work environment. Our goal is to provide a wonderful work experience that allows our employees to thrive by feeling engaged and fulfilled each day. CHHS is the largest and oldest nonprofit hospice, palliative care and support services provider in the Central Valley.

We are proud to indicate that CHHS has been supporting and providing compassionate and quality services to our community since 1979. Our mission is to embrace individuals and families facing life-changing journeys, enhancing quality of life for all. CHHS is accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accredited Program).

REPORTS TO:

Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager

SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting in the successful operation of the Hope Chest Thrift Stores. The Senior Retail Clerk performs duties which include, but are not limited to, processing merchandise, cleaning, organizing, cash register operation, customer service, and other responsibilities as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process merchandise by sorting, separating, cleaning, tagging, and pricing merchandise.
• Daily keep a constant flow of products moving to the sales floor.
• Provide exceptional customer service. Greet customers, spend time walking through the sales floor to greet customers with a smile. Consistently demonstrate a helpful attitude.
• Responsible for accepting donations. Follow donation guidelines and enforce the store donation policy.
• Consistently stock and display merchandise on the sales floor in a visual appealing manner to keep a full and promotional store.
• Performs merchandising techniques as instructed by the management. Restock and create displays as directed.
• Operate cash register functions. Follow proper cash register guidelines to operate appropriately.
• Consistently demonstrate a demeanor that is courteous towards customers.
• Follow cash handling and cash register operation policies.
• Provide store support, supervision, and guidance to program workers, volunteers and staff as directed in the absence of the Store Manager and/or Assistant Store Manager.
• Follow appropriate opening and closing processes.
• Follow appropriate cash handling procedures.
• Recover, clean, and organize all areas in the store during closing hours an follow the closing process.
• Open store and donation center.
• Daily prepare store areas by processing housekeeping and stocking responsibilities.
• Provide Retail Clerks with direction. Ensure that Retail Clerks are productive.
• Follows all policies and procedures.
• Responsible for secure handling of keys and store alarm codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous customer service and/or retail experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work with little and/or no supervision.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and constructive relationships with all people.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding merchandise and store operations.
• Ability to following through on outstanding issues.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance of self.
• Ability to maintain a professional working environment by keeping work spaced neat and organized.
• Ability to consistently respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet store needs.
• Ability to reprioritize work as necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position works in a retail store environment which includes warehouse type receiving area.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The employee is required to work a regularly scheduled 30-40-hour work week. Days/hours may vary and could be consecutive days up to 8 hours per day, with occasional overtime as needed, to maintain the production processing requirements of the position. Part-time (20 to 29 hours per week) and per diem (less than 20 hours per week) may be utilized depending on company need.