Thrift Store Sales Associate – Part-Time Growth & Perks

The Salvation Army; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee Discounts

Opportunity for career growth

Job summary

The Salvation Army San Jose Thrift Store is seeking a part-time Sales Associate/Material Handler to join our on-site team in San Jose, CA. The pay rate is $18.45 per hour, with duties spanning customer and donor assistance, stocking, processing donations, and maintaining a clean, organized sales floor.

Responsibilities include operating the POS system, ensuring accurate pricing, following safety and HR policies, and providing friendly, efficient service to shoppers and donors.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to operate POS/Cash Register.
• Must pass background check including Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow store employees, customers and donors.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and donors and provide prompt, courteous assistance.
• Stock priced items for the sales floor per Salvation Army standards.
• Sort donations for processing.
• Maintain store cleanliness and organization; perform cleaning as directed.
• Follow POS/Cash Register policies and TSA procedures.
• Maintain safety and report hazards to management.
• Attend required store meetings and follow HR policies and dress code.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GED or better

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

POS/Cash Register

Job description

The Salvation Army San Jose Thrift Store is seeking a part-time Sales Associate/Material Handler to join our on-site team in San Jose, CA. The pay rate is $18.45 per hour, with duties spanning customer and donor assistance, stocking, processing donations, and maintaining a clean, organized sales floor.

Responsibilities include operating the POS system, ensuring accurate pricing, following safety and HR policies, and providing friendly, efficient service to shoppers and donors.