Thrift Store Clerk

tsainternal; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Dodge City, KS is seeking a Temporary Part Time associate for our thrift store. You will ring up purchases, price merchandise, stock racks, and help set up displays to promote sales.

The role requires friendly, efficient service, basic math, and the ability to work in a team. Bilingual Spanish and English is preferred, and a high school diploma or GED is recommended.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Retail experience preferred but not required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Process merchandise efficiently following Store Manager standards.
• Price unmarked items of merchandise.
• Hang clothing as instructed.
• Stock racks, shelves, counters or tables with merchandise.
• Ring up purchases for customers and operate cash register.
• Wraps or bag merchandise for customers.
• Help set up displays and arrange merchandise to promote sales.
• Maintain good customer relations by providing prompt, courteous assistance.
• Support the Salvation Army mission.
• Other duties as assigned by thrift store manager.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Cash handling

Customer service

Basic math

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Copy machine

Fax machine

Telephone

Job description

Job Objective

: Handling and pricing of merchandise for sale. Rings up merchandise, totals bill, accepts payments and makes changes for customers in thrift store by performing the following duties

Essential Functions:

• Process merchandize efficiently following the sta ndards set by the Store Manager
• Pricing unmarked items of merchandise
• Hang clothing as instructed
• Stock racks, shelves, counters or tables with merchandise
• Cle ans shelves, counters or tables
• Ring up purchases for customers
• Operates cash register, accepting payment and making change
• Wraps or bag merchandise for customers
• Help set up displays and arranges merchandise to promote sales
• Maintain good customer relations by giving prompt, courteous assistance to customers
• Follow through on rotating and outdating merchandise
• Insure proper use of assigned equipment
• Assure that the building and grounds are kept clean of trash and donated items
• Maintain and clean restrooms, foyer, trash, windows and floors
• Report complaints, damages and concern to management
• Support the mission of The Salvation Army
• Other duties as assigned by the thrift store manager or corps officer

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Retail experience is preferred but not required

Certifications/Licenses: None

Skills/Abilities:

• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situation to customers, clients and other employees
• Ability to use basic office equipment including cash register, copy machine, fax machine and telephone
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide numbers
• Ability to perform operations using units of American money
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in writen, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Abilit y to work in a team environment

Supervisor y Responsibility: None

Physical Requirements:

Include, speaking, hearing and vision; excellent manual dexterity; lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 30 pounds; bending, squatting and walking; standing up to 8 hours per day. Reasonable accommodation may bemade to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel: None

Driving: None

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical retail store environment.

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.

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