Store Clerk & Sorting Room Worker (7983)

THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

403B Retirement Plan

Voluntary Life Insurance

Supplemental AFLAC Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Ocala, FL is seeking a Part-Time with Benefits Sales Associate. You will ring up sales, handle cash, prepare receipts, balance the cash drawer, and assist with donations and tax receipts. Store hours are Monday–Saturday 8:30–4:30, with a 29-hour weekly schedule.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED; retail experience preferred or equivalent. You must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Retail store experience preferred or equivalent.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ring up sales, handle cash, prepare receipts and balance the cash drawer.
• Process donations, prepare tax receipts, and maintain sales records.
• Assist customers donating items and respond to questions or directions.
• Answer store telephone calls and provide information or schedule pickups.
• Receive, inspect and sort donated items by category and condition.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: FLA-Ocala Thrift - Ocala, FL 34470Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or MoreEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $15.00 - $15.25 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: StoreSchedule/Hours: Store hours are Monday – Saturday 8:30 – 4:30, Schedule will vary (29 hours per week).

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 print-outs; prepares and delivers bank deposits; ensures the security and accountability of all cash register funds and sales records in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Prepares, processes and maintains various sales records, tax forms, and social service vouchers; prepares routine sales reports as directed.
• 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.
• Receives, inspects and sorts donated items such as clothes, shoes, household items, bric-a-brac, etc. according to the category and condition.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis. Distance of travel is usually within the same building.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull light objects (less than 25 lbs.).

Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental AFLAC Insurance

What we are looking for in you

• High school diploma or G.E.D. AND
• Experience working in a retail store preferred OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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