Thrift Store Associate (Part-Time)

tsainternal; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedules

Casual dress environment

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary life benefits

Job summary

The Salvation Army of Superior is seeking a Thrift Store Associate to provide quality customer service, process donations, and support daily store operations in Superior, Wisconsin.

You will accept and evaluate donations, price and display merchandise, operate the cash register, answer phone lines, assist customers, and help maintain a safe, friendly sales floor. Part-time opportunities with benefits apply, and pay starts at $12.82/hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accepts and evaluates donations for resale suitability.
• Maintains donation area cleanliness through the store’s business hours.
• Cleans, prices and display merchandise.
• Arranges merchandise displays throughout the store as assigned.
• Operates cash register, assists with sales transaction and with the reconciliation of daily cash receipts.
• Answers phone lines and provides customer service.
• Assists customers on the sales floor and suggest sales when appropriate.
• Builds positive donor relations by providing information regarding use of donations.
• Actively supports a team environment among store associates.
• Ensures a safe work environment by keeping aisles and other areas clear of debris.
• Unloads donations from truck.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Whether it's sharing God's love, helping disaster survivors, offering basic necessities from our Basic Needs Pantry, the Salvation Army of Superior is here to help! We also offer casework services, coats for kids in the winter months, community care ministries, holiday assistance and much more.

The Thrift Store Associate provides quality customer service as part of the Thrift Store Operations. Receives donations, process and display merchandise, operate cash register and complete sales transactions.

About the role:

• Accepts and evaluates donations for resale suitability. Ensures quality of inventory by adhering to merchandise standards when accepting donations.
• Maintains donation area cleanliness through the store’s business hours.
• Cleans, prices and display merchandise.
• Arranges merchandise displays throughout the store as assigned.
• Operates cash register, assists with sales transaction and with the reconciliation of daily cash receipts.
• Answers phone lines and provides customer service.
• Assists customers on the sales floor and suggest sales when appropriate.
• Builds positive donor relations by providing information regarding use of donations.
• Actively supports a team environment among store associates.
• Ensures a safe work environment by keeping aisles and other areas clear of debris.
• Unloads donations from truck.

Experience:

Previous experience in a retail environment is preferred.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Who we are:

Our Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by the love of God. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in His name without discrimination.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army’s brand promises to Do theMost Good - and it’s our employees that help us get there. At every level, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day.

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to help anyone in need without discrimination. Our culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices a seriously great place to work. Just walk inside our doors and you’ll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to employees and their families. Because of this, we offer :

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible schedules and a casual dress environment
• Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 support, resources, and referrals to help you in your work and personal life

Part-time employees with a regular work schedule of 20-29 hours per week are eligible for voluntary life benefits, prorated holiday pay and prorated paid time off.

Compensation:

At The Salvation Army - We honor the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We are dedicated to fair pay practices, ensuring equal compensation for equal work, regardless of gender, race, or other factors.

Compensation:$12.82/hour, based on experience.