Store Worker

tsainternal; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick/vacation/personal time

14 paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

AFLAC Insurance Products

Pension enrollment

Optional 403b

Job summary

The Salvation Army Midland Division thrift store in Joplin, Missouri is seeking a part-time Store Worker for 25 hours per week. Responsibilities include serving customers, sorting and pricing donated items, stocking displays, cash handling, and light custodial tasks.

Starting pay is $15.00 per hour, with a near-term target to maintain a clean, welcoming showroom at 402 E 7th Street. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math and communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and experience in retail or similar roles.
• Ability to operate a cash register and make correct change.
• Team player with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and staff to promote positive relationships.
• Sort and price donated items for display.
• Place items on racks and shelves for display.
• Assist in loading/unloading items and customers' vehicles.
• Perform clerk/cashier duties and cash drawer reconciliation.
• Help keep showroom clean and organized.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year related work experience

2 years work experience without diploma

Ability to comprehend written job description

Basic communications with customers

Job description

The Salvation Army Midland Division thrift store located in Joplin, Missouri, is looking fora part-time, 25 hours per week, Store Worker. This position performs all functions of a store worker to include but is not limited to working with customers, lifting and carrying donated/purchased items, sorting clothes, pricing items, preparing and placing items for display on the sales floor, operating a cash register and making change for purchased items, counting, reconciling of the cash drawer, and making bank deposits at the end of day. The majority of the work done in the position will be of the physical labor type. Basic communications and math skills to make change are required.

Starting pay is $15.00 an hour.

The Salvation Army Store is located at:

402 E 7th Street, Joplin, Missouri

Essential Functions

• Interact with customers and other staff in a manner which promotes positive relationships.
• Sort donated items.
• Price donated items.
• Place donated items on racks/shelves for display.
• Assist in loading and unloading of the store’s truck, customers’ vehicles, and/or donors’ vehicles.
• Perform clerk/cashier activities.
• Perform store custodial duties as directed to include: wash windows, dust, clean bathroom, sweep/vacuum/mop floors, carry out trash, etc. Each employee may be assigned to clean the break area. It should also be understood that it is the job of all store workers to help keep the showroom clean and neat at all times when the store is open.

Education and Experience

• High school/equivalent diploma and one year related work experience or two years work experience without diploma.
• Ability to comprehend written job description, cleaning instructions and material safety data sheet.
• Must be able to operate a cash register, make correct change for items sold and be bondable.
• Position requires basic communications with customers and other employees.
• Must be a team player, a self-starter, and perform well with minimum supervision.

Physical and Working Conditions

• Must be capable of performing the above essential duties.
• Capable of continuously lifting 5 pounds, frequently lifting 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds and frequently moves 50 or more pounds using dolly/cart/truck.
• Most work will be indoors.
• The display room is a temperature-controlled environment; however, the sorting/back room/storage area will be cold in the winter and hot in the summer.

The Salvation Army, as a religious organization, is exempt from participation in federal and state unemployment insurance programs.The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.

Who are we?

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The Salvation Army Mission

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Fair Chance Hire

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Generous time off policy that includes sick time, vacation time, personal time, and discretionary time
• 14 paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance including spouse and children coverage
• AFLAC Insurance Products
• Eligible for enrollment in the company funded Pension
• Optional 403b