Thrift Store Associate: Donations, Sales & Customer Care

The Salvation Army International; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Hickory Corps in Hickory, NC seeks a Store Clerk to assist customers with donations and purchases, operate a cash register, and maintain clean, organized displays. The role includes sorting and pricing donated items and ensuring security of cash and merchandise.

Strong customer-service skills and basic math ability are required; HS diploma or GED is expected. Physical ability to stand, lift up to 25 lbs, and meet attendance requirements is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective customer service techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of basic mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist store customers in donating, selecting, and purchasing store items.
• Operate and maintain a cash register.
• Respond to customer questions and maintain store displays.
• Accept, sort, and price donated items.

Skills

Customer service

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Store Clerk-NE_NSC-Thrift Store Department-403

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Store Clerk for the Hickory Corps, located in Hickory, NC.

JOB SUMMARY: Assist store customers in donating, selecting, and purchasing store items; operates and maintains a cash register; responds to customer’s questions; maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the store displays; ensures the security of store items and the cash register. Accept, sort, and price donated items.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of effective customer service techniques. Knowledge of the principles and practices of basic mathematics.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High School diploma or G.E.D. and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION: None.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to operate a cash register. Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and count change. Ability to perform frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

Ability to lift up to 25lbs on a frequent basis.

WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed in a normal store environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.