Store Worker

Omaha Kroc; Marion, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

14 holidays

Life insurance

AFLAC

Pension

403b

Job summary

The Salvation Army Midland Division Thrift Store in Marion, Illinois is seeking a part-time Store Worker to support daily thrift-store operations. The role involves customer service, sorting and pricing donated items, and basic cash-handling duties.

Starting pay is $15.00 per hour for 24 hours per week. The position emphasizes physical labor with some loading/unloading and custodial tasks, in a climate-controlled showroom and colder back areas seasonally.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year related work experience, or two years work experience without diploma.
• Able to read and follow written instructions and safety data sheets; basic math and communication skills required.
• Must operate a cash register and provide correct change; bondable; able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and staff to foster positive relationships.
• Sort donated items and price them for sale.
• Place items on racks and shelves for display.
• Assist in loading/unloading trucks and donor/ customer vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness of showroom and back areas; perform custodial duties as needed.

Skills

Customer interaction

Cash handling

Pricing items

Display merchandising

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Job description

The Salvation Army Midland Division Thrift Store located in Marion, Illinois, is looking for a part-time, 24 hours per week, Store Worker. Starting pay is $15.00 per hour.

Job Objective

This position is expected to advance and support the Mission of The Salvation Army. This position is expected to perform all functions of a thrift store worker. This includes 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.

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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 communication 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 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, 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.

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 offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Generous time off—personal days, sick time, a floating holiday, and vacation
• 14 paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance including spouse and children coverage
• AFLAC Insurance Products
• Company funded Pension
• Optional 403b