Store Helper

Salvation Army Corp; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Corp in Columbia, SC is seeking a Store Associate to assist customers, process donations, and keep the store neat and inviting.

You will help explain policies, arrange displays, stock shelves, and perform cleaning tasks while lifting light items. Flexibility to handle donation pickups and contribute to disaster relief efforts is a plus, with a focus on delivering a pleasant customer experience.

Qualifications

• No formal education or experience required.
• Ability to lift and carry light objects under 25 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Willingness to perform cleaning and stocking duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with donations and purchases, explaining store policy.
• Stock and arrange items neatly; rotate stock as directed.
• Maintain clean displays, sweep/mop floors, and clean windows.
• Answer store telephone courteously and provide directions.
• Assist with donation pickups and tax receipts when needed.
• Participate in disaster relief projects as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Follow instructions

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Cleaning tools

Hand-truck

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:Assists customers in donating, locating, and/or selecting store items; stocks and arranges store items in a neat and orderly manner; monitors the store displays and performs various cleaning activities to ensure the store is properly maintained.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.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.Places and arranges items in the store as directed; checks all store displays to ensure that items are maintained and displayed in a neat and orderly manner; rotates and/or rearranges stock as directed; returns items to the proper location after customers have handled.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.Cleans all display racks and shelves; sweeps and mops floors; cleans windows and mirrors; ensures that the store is maintained in a clean and inviting manner.OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs other related work as required.Assists customers in carrying purchased/donated items in/out of the store.Assists in disaster relief projects as needed.Performs other related work as required.MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:Cleaning Tools and Solutions Hand-TruckKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to maintain the store displays in a neat and orderly manner.Ability to follow instructions and work independently.MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull light objects (less than 25 lbs.).Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:No formal education or experience required.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:None.