Thrift Store Worker

salvarmycareers; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

14 days paid holidays

Sick, vacation, personal days, and a浮動

Company-paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Company-paid Pension Fund

Long Term Disability with buyup option

Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)

Voluntary Aflac products

Job summary

The Salvation Army Midland Division Thrift Store in Mattoon, Illinois is seeking a part-time thrift store worker to assist customers, sort and price donated items, and manage cash register transactions. The role emphasizes physical labor, teamwork, and customer service, with up to 25 hours per week and a starting wage of $15 per hour.

Located at 1300 Richmond Ave, Mattoon, IL, the position requires ability to lift and move items and to work indoors in a temperature-controlled showroom.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year related work experience preferred.
• Ability to operate a cash register and POS accurately.

Responsibilities

• Engage and assist customers with purchasing needs.
• Engage with staff and leadership to maintain positive relations.
• Sort donated items as directed.
• Price donated items for display.
• Prepare and place donated items on racks for display.
• Assist in loading/unloading items from vehicles and donor trucks.
• Operate cash register and reconcile cash drawer daily.
• Maintain showroom cleanliness and floor appearance.
• Support team to ensure smooth store operations.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Physical labor

Stocking/display

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year related work experience

Job description

The Salvation Army Midland Division Thrift Store located in Mattoon, Illinois, is looking fora thrift store worker! The individual in this position is expected to engage and assist customers with their purchasing needs along with transporting donated/ purchased items to and from their personal vehicles. Sort, prepare, price, display donated items for the sales floor. Operate cash register / point of sale computer with the ability to complete accurate transactions for purchased items including reconciling the cash drawer and assist with completing bank deposits daily. The majority of the work done in the position will be of the physical labor type.

This is a part-time position, up to 25 hours per week, with starting pay of $15.00 per hour!

1300 Richmond Ave, Mattoon, Illinois

Essential Functions

• Professionally engage and assist customers with their purchasing needs.
• Professionally engage with other staff and leadership in a manner which promotes positive relationships.
• Sort donated items as directed.
• Price donated items as directed.
• Prepare and place donated items on racks/shelves for display.
• Assist in loading and unloading truck, customers’ vehicles, and/or donors’ vehicles, as directed.
• Accurately operate cash register / point of sale computer transactions for purchased items including reconciling the cash drawer and assisting with bank deposits, daily.
• Perform store custodial duties to include: break area, bathrooms, floors, trash, windows, dusting, as directed.
• Maintain sales floor showroom clean and neat at all times.
• Maintains positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, supervisors and vendors.

This job description should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list. It is intended to identify the essential duties and requirements of the position. Employee will follow other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience

• High school or equivalent diploma and one year of related work experience.
• Ability to operate a cash register/point of sale computer to include accurate sales transactions and making correct change.
• Position requires communicating with and assisting customers and working as a team with other employees.
• Performing the required job duties well, with minimum supervision, is required.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Must be capable of performing the above essential duties.
• Capable of continuously lifting 5 pounds, frequently lifting 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds and frequently moves 50 or more pounds using dolly/cart/truck.
• Most work will be indoors.
• The sales floor showroom is a temperature-controlled environment; however, the sorting/back room/storage area will be cold in the winter and hot in the summer.

The Salvation Army, as a religious organization, is exempt from participation in federal and state unemployment insurance programs. 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. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.

Who are we?

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/

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.

Fair Chance Hire

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.

Benefits

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package including:

• 14 days paid holidays
• Sick, vacation, personal days, and a floating holiday
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Pension Fund
• Long Term Disability with buyup option
• Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)
• Voluntary Aflac products
• Voluntary Short-term Disability
• Other elective benefits