Thrift Store Cashier-Clerk-Sorter

salvarmycareers; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Hutchinson, KS is seeking a part-time retail associate for our thrift store. The role involves assisting customers, handling sales, and preparing donated items for display while working within store guidelines. This position offers 20 hours per week and a friendly team environment.

You will operate the cash register, help with pricing and merchandising, and support volunteers. Prior sales or service experience is preferred, as is basic English and, if possible, bilingual

Qualifications

• High school background preferred.
• Prior sales experience or working with people in services capacity preferred.
• Certifications/Licenses: N/A.
• Ability to understand basic written materials and communicate effectively in English; bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate cash register and report discrepancies to store manager.
• Receive and select merchandise to be displayed for sale from donated items.
• May price items within prescribed guidelines.
• Maintain merchandise displays in a neat and orderly appearance; transfer stock to maintain fresh marketing appeal.
• Rotate stock as directed by the store manager.
• Answer questions and assist store customers.
• May keep records of sales and inventory.
• Assist in maintaining overall appearance, cleanliness and safe conditions in the store area.

Skills

Basic English

Cash handling

Customer service

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Job Objective:

Within store guidelines, sorts product and prepares items for sale and assists customers with their purchases.

Essential Functions:

• Operate cash register. Keep accurate financial records reporting discrepancies to store manager.
• Receives and selects merchandise to be displayed for sale from donated items.
• May price items within prescribed guidelines.
• Maintains merchandise displays in a neat and orderly appearance. Transfer stock to maintain fresh marketing appeal.
• Rotate stock as directed by the store manager.
• Answers questions and assists store customers.
• May keep record of sales and inventory.
• Assist in maintaining overall appearance, cleanliness and safe conditions in the store area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school academic background preferred.

Experience: Prior sales experience or working with people in services capacity preferred.

Certifications/Licenses: N/A.

Skills/Abilities: Ability to understand basic written materials, communicate effectively in English. Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred but not required. Ability to handle basic cash transactions.

Supervisor Responsibility:

May supervise volunteers and community service workers.

Physical Requirements:

Include speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity; bending, squatting and walking; ability to perform the duties of the lifting, pulling and pushing of merchandise up to 25 pounds; sitting up to 2-3 hours per day; standing up to 4-6 hours per day. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel:

May occasionally be asked to accompany Thrift Store driver on a pickup run.

Driving:

None

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a typical retail setting.

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.

The Salvation Army Mission:

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

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.

Part Time 20 hrs per week