Store Helper (8170)

The Salvation Army; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Columbia, SC is seeking a part-time store associate to help customers donate, locate, and choose items. You will stock shelves, arrange displays, and keep the store neat and inviting while following store policies.

You will assist with donation drop-offs, issue tax receipts when needed, answer phones, and help maintain clean floors and windows. No formal education is required; strong attendance and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• No formal education or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists customers by explaining store policy and answering questions about pricing and purchases, ensuring a pleasant shopping experience.
• Assists donors by directing to loading areas, may help move donations, and provides tax receipts as needed.
• Organizes and rotates stock and displays to keep the store neat and orderly.
• Answers the phone politely and provides directions or information; may schedule donation pickups.
• Cleans display racks, floors, windows, and maintains an inviting store environment.

Skills

Customer service

Stocking & merchandising

English literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: NSC-Midlands Family Store - COLUMBIA, SC 29204

Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Store

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.

Other Responsibilities

• Assists in disaster relief projects as needed.
• Performs other related work as required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:

• Cleaning Tools and Solutions
• Hand-Truck

KNOWLEDGE, 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.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

No formal education or experience required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

None.