Thrift Store Associate: Customer Service & Cashier

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 16,090 - 16,531; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Albert Lea Thrift Store is seeking a Store Associate to help create a positive customer and donor experience. You will process donations, stock merchandise, assist shoppers, and run efficient checkout operations from a friendly, on-site location in Albert Lea, MN.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math, and strong customer service. Prior retail or cashier experience is preferred; background checks are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Merchandise processing

Stocking & sales support

Donation processing

Store maintenance

Customer assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Customer service/retail experience preferred

Basic math skills

Job description

The Salvation Army Albert Lea Thrift Store is seeking a Store Associate to help create a positive customer and donor experience. You will process donations, stock merchandise, assist shoppers, and run efficient checkout operations from a friendly, on-site location in Albert Lea, MN.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math, and strong customer service. Prior retail or cashier experience is preferred; background checks are required.