Thrift Store Associate: Customer Care & Checkout

salvarmycareers; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Grand Rapids Thrift Store is seeking a motivated Store Associate to deliver a welcoming shopping and donation experience. You will handle cash, process donations, stock shelves, and assist customers with loading purchases in a busy, friendly environment.

We require a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math, and a customer-focused attitude. This on-site role offers part-time hours and a pathway to develop retail skills while supporting the local community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Customer services and/or retail experience preferred.
• Basic math skills required; 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, efficiently, and quickly.
• Sort, clean, process, hang, and organize merchandise.
• Stock and maintain sales floor merchandise to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
• Accept and process donations, assist donors with unloading items, and issue receipts.
• Perform light cleaning to maintain a tidy and organized store environment.
• Assist customers with loading purchases as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army Grand Rapids Thrift Store is seeking a motivated Store Associate to deliver a welcoming shopping and donation experience. You will handle cash, process donations, stock shelves, and assist customers with loading purchases in a busy, friendly environment.

We require a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math, and a customer-focused attitude. This on-site role offers part-time hours and a pathway to develop retail skills while supporting the local community.