Thrift Store Retail Associate — Flexible, Mission-Driven

Omaha Kroc; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Portage, MI is seeking a friendly Retail Associate to deliver excellent customer service, process donations, and maintain a welcoming store environment. This part-time role requires reliability, basic math and computer skills, and flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

You’ll operate the register, handle cash, and support merchandising, pricing, and stock duties while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Friendly customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to process donated merchandise and handle transactions.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.
• Basic math and computer skills for cashiering and inventory.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly customer service on the sales floor.
• Operate the POS system and manage cash drawer per policy.
• Process donations and assist donors with receipts.
• Stock, price, tag, and display merchandise.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of store areas.
• Assist with loading/unloading donations as needed.
• Follow safety policies and dress code.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Reliability

Teamwork

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or currently pursuing

Tools

Point-of-Sale system

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Portage, MI is seeking a friendly Retail Associate to deliver excellent customer service, process donations, and maintain a welcoming store environment. This part-time role requires reliability, basic math and computer skills, and flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

You’ll operate the register, handle cash, and support merchandising, pricing, and stock duties while upholding safety standards.