Thrift Store Associate

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 16,145 - 17,798; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Grand Rapids Thrift Store seeks a part-time Retail Associate to provide a welcoming shopping and donation experience. You will handle cash, sort and display merchandise, and help customers load purchases.

This on-site role requires a HS diploma, basic math, and prior customer service. Background checks required. 25 hours per week; $11.72–$12.92 per hour.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Customer services or retail experience preferred.
• Basic math skills; cash handling experience a plus.
• Must pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and positive shopping and donation experience for customers and donors.
• Operate the cash register accurately and efficiently.
• Sort, clean, process, hang, and organize merchandise.
• Stock and maintain sales floor merchandise to drive sales.
• Accept and process donations, assist donors with unloading items, and issue receipts.
• Perform light cleaning to maintain a tidy store environment.
• Assist customers with loading purchases as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Merchandise processing

Stocking & sales support

Donation processing

Store maintenance

Customer assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Salvation Army Grand Rapids Thrift Store provides an enjoyable shopping experience with great deals on a variety of goods. Revenue from the store directly supports the local community by funding Salvation Army Northern Division programs and services. The Salvation Army Northern Division is committed to “Doing the Most Good” by offering holistic, person-centered support to individuals and families. In addition to worship services and pastoral care, the Corps provides short- and long-term case management, food and clothing assistance, utility and rent support, housing resources, and connections to community organizations.

$11.72 to $12.92 per hour, 25 hours per week

20734 US Highway 169, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Essential Functions

• Customer Service: Provide a welcoming and positive shopping and donation experience for customers and donors.
• Cash Handling: Operate the cash register accurately, efficiently, and quickly.
• Merchandise Processing: Sort, clean, process, hang, and organize merchandise.
• Stocking & Sales Support: Stock and maintain sales floor merchandise to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
• Donation Processing: Accept and process donations, assist donors with unloading items, and issue receipts.
• Store Maintenance: Perform light cleaning to maintain a tidy and organized store environment.
• Customer Assistance: Assist customers with loading purchases as needed.

Education And Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Customer services and/or retail experience preferred.
• Basic math skills required and previous experience handling cash a plus.
• Must pass background checks.

Competencies

• Flexible interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• High level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and prioritize.

Working Conditions

• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including being mobile, bending, reaching, standing, and climbing.
• Must be able to regularly lift 40 pounds and occasionally 60 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with colleagues and customers.
• On-site role; not eligible for a remote-friendly work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Travel Requirements

• None.

Other Duties

• All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree to support its mission as employees.
• This job description is not all-inclusive and is intended to outline essential functions. The supervisor may assign additional duties, responsibilities, and tasks as needed.