Store Clerk & Sorting Room Worker

Salvation Army; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Salvation Army in Elkins, WV seeks a part-time Store Clerk to assist customers, operate a cash register, and maintain displays. The role involves processing donations, pricing items, and ensuring security of cash and sales records.

A regular shift in the daily workload and basic warehouse duties are included. Responsibilities include ringing up sales, handling money, providing receipts, and helping customers with pricing and purchases.

Qualifications

• Assist store customers in donating, selecting, and purchasing store items.
• Must be able to lift and move items as needed, including donations.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Ring up sales, collect monies, count change, and balance cash drawer.
• Prepare receipts, package items, and deliver bank deposits.
• Explain store policies and answer pricing/purchasing questions.
• Open/close store doors per schedule and respond to customer inquiries.
• Assist with loading/unloading donations and tax receipts when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Store operations

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Location: Elkins, WV Service UnitPosition Type: Part Time – 28 hours weeklyPay Range: $10.00 - $10.18 hourlyThis position is responsible for:Assisting store customers in donating, selecting, and purchasing store items; operates and maintains a cash register; responds to customers’ questions; maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the store displays; ensures the security of store items and the cash register. The Store Clerk function may include a regular shift as part of the daily workload.The Sorting Room Worker function receives, sorts, prices, and prepares donated items for display in the store; determines the suitability and pricing of items based on established standards; assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse area.Key Responsibilities:Assists customers purchasing items from The Salvation Army by ringing-up sales utilizing a cash register; collects monies, counts change and prepares receipts; prepares and packages purchased items; prepares and balances the cash drawer and runs routine register printouts; prepares and delivers bank deposits; ensures the security and accountability of all cash register funds and sales records in accordance with established operating procedures.Assists customers by explaining store policy and responding to questions regarding the pricing and/or purchasing of items; ensures that all customers visiting the store have a pleasant experience.Assists customers who are donating items to The Salvation Army; directs customers to the proper loading/unloading area, may assist with hauling donations to the storage area; prepares and provides tax receipts as needed.Answers the store telephone in a tactful and courteous manner; assists customers by responding to questions and providing directions and/or general information; may schedule and record donation pick-ups.Opens and/or closes store doors in accordance with the store schedule.Receives, inspects and sorts donated items such as clothes, shoes, household items, bric-a-brack, etc. according to the category and condition.Selects items suitable for store display and distributes same to appropriate areas for further sorting and/or pricing, discards items in accordance with established procedures.Maintains warehouse area in a neat and orderly manner; cleans floors, tables, and work areas.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull heavy materials, supplies and equipment frequently (more than 25 lbs.).Heavy mobility duties are usually performed by combinations of standing, walking, climbing ladders or steps, bending, reaching, or transporting merchandise on frequent change basis relieved by fewer periods of sitting. Distance of travel is usually within the same building.Employee BenefitsHealth, Dental and Vision InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time OffRetirement PlanLife Insurance and more!Education and ExperienceHigh School diploma ORG.E.D. ANDExperience working in a retail store preferred, ORAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Licenses and CertificationsValid Driver’s License, required.Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled