Thrift Associate - Full Time

azhumane; Arizona; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO program

Up to 8 paid holidays per year

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

PSLF program eligibility

Discounts on veterinary services and其他

Job summary

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a full-time Thrift Associate for the Cave Creek Thrift Store, working Tue–Sat, 9:30 AM–6:30 PM. The role focuses on delivering outstanding customer service, accurate donation processing, and smooth store operations.

The position offers competitive pay with an emphasis on teamwork and community impact, plus benefits including PTO, holidays, and retirement options. Training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in thrift store/merchandising preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient thrift store operations.
• Assist customers with loading/unloading donations and purchases.
• Run the cash register after training.
• Price and accept donations with excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Cash register operation

Donation processing

Loading/unloading assistance

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Cash register system

Job description

Thrift Associate - Full Time

The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a dedicated and motivated full time Thrift Associate to work at our Cave Creek Thrift Store location Tuesday - Saturday from 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM. If you are a dedicated customer service professional,

Paws Up For Great Benefits!

• Competitive salary
• Generous PTO program
• Up to 8 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
• Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks!

A Day in the Life

The Thrift Associate will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operation of the thrift store. The Thrift Associate will help maximize revenues through use of approved marketing and display techniques, appropriate pricing practices and excellent customer service.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma / GED required
• Thrift store and/or merchandising experience preferred
• Ability to manage time independently in an unstructured environment with minimal supervision
• Must be able to run the cash register without assistance upon completion of training.
• Accept, process and price donations providing the best customer service to both donors and customers.
• Assist customers with loading and unloading their donations/purchases, including furniture items.
• Upon completion of training, must be able to process donations quickly and efficiently which can be up to about 700 garments or about 40 boxes of hard goods in a shift.
• Assist volunteers with thrift store operations. Volunteers are to be thoroughly trained on cash register, receiving donations, processing and customer service.
• Work closely with Thrift Store Drivers to ensure prompt pickups of donated items. Be ready and available to help drivers load and unload the truck if necessary.
• Prepare inventory for all estate donations; prepare all required documents for tax purposes.
• Keep volunteer roster current, including phone numbers and days and times worked; distribute copies to appropriate individuals. Track and maintain record of volunteer hours worked.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. There may be occasional wet floors, odors, and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air conditioned and heated office environment.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional Information

The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program.

Ready to Join our team and make a difference every day?