Thrift Store Clerk

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Great Bend, Kansas, is seeking a retail associate to handle and price merchandise, operate the cash register, and provide excellent customer service in a thrift store environment.

Responsibilities include processing merchandise according to store standards, ensuring a clean store, and maintaining good customer relations. A high school diploma is preferred, and retail experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Retail experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations.
• Excellent manual dexterity and ability to lift materials up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Process merchandise efficiently following store standards.
• Ring up purchases and accept payments.
• Maintain cleanliness of store environment and restrooms.

Skills

Customer service skills

Cash handling

Teamwork

Basic math abilities

Instruction comprehension

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Basic office equipment

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 standards set by the Store Manager
• Pricing unmarked items of merchandise
• Hang clothing as instructed
• Stock racks, shelves, counters or tables with merchandise
• Cleans 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.

Skills/Abilities

• 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 written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to work in a team environment

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.

Travel

None

Driving

None

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical retail store environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.