Thrift Store Associate - Friendly Cashier & Merchandiser

salvarmycareers; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Rochester Thrift Store in Red Wing, MN is seeking a part-time Store Associate to greet customers, process donations, stock merchandise, and handle checkout duties. This role supports the store’s mission by providing a positive shopping and donor experience.

Requirements include a high school diploma, ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and cash handling or customer service experience is a plus. On-site role with no remote work eligibility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming 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 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

The Salvation Army Rochester Thrift Store in Red Wing, MN is seeking a part-time Store Associate to greet customers, process donations, stock merchandise, and handle checkout duties. This role supports the store’s mission by providing a positive shopping and donor experience.

Requirements include a high school diploma, ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and cash handling or customer service experience is a plus. On-site role with no remote work eligibility.