Store Clerk (8102)

The Salvation Army; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Job summary

The Salvation Army store in Port Charlotte, FL is seeking a Store Associate to assist customers with donations and purchases, operate the cash register, and maintain a clean, organized sales floor.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year in retail and six months handling a cash register, plus a dependable, team-oriented attitude to create a positive shopping experience for customers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required and 1 year experience in a retail store.
• Six months experience handling a cash register or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Process sales using a cash register, collect payments, count change, and balance the cash drawer.
• Prepare and maintain sales records and routine reports, keep the register area neat and stocked.
• Explain store policies and assist customers with pricing and purchases to ensure a pleasant experience.
• Assist donors, direct them to loading areas, and provide tax receipts for donations.
• Arrange and rotate merchandise, record donation pickups, and open/close the store as scheduled.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: FLA-Port Charlotte Arcadia Service Center - Port Charlotte, FL 33980, Job Category: Store, Schedule/Hours: Tuesday-Saturday hours vary

This position is responsible for:

Assisting store customers with donations and purchases, operating and maintaining a cash register, responding to customer questions, maintaining clean and orderly store displays, and safeguarding store merchandise and register funds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processes sales using a cash register; collects payments, counts change, prepares receipts and packages purchases; balances the cash drawer, runs routine register reports, prepares bank deposits, and safeguards register funds and sales records.
• Prepares and maintains sales records, tax forms, social service vouchers, and routine sales reports; keeps the register area neat, secure, and adequately stocked.
• Explains store policies and responds to questions about pricing and purchases so customers have a pleasant store experience.
• Assists donors, directs them to loading and unloading areas, helps move donations when needed, and provides tax receipts.
• Arranges and rotates merchandise, returns handled items to their proper locations, answers the telephone, records donation pickups, cleans displays and store surfaces, and opens or closes the store as scheduled.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must meet attendance requirements; read, write, and communicate in English; operate a cash register; perform routine mathematical calculations and count change; and frequently walk, stand, kneel, or squat, with shorter periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.
• Work is performed in a normal store environment with little or no physical discomfort associated with changes in weather.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health and wellness benefits
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off

What we are looking for in you:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. AND
• 1 year experience working in a retail store and six months working on a cash register OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

None

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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