Thrift Store Worker

Grkroccenter; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Midland Division Thrift Store in Sedalia, MO is seeking a Store Worker to perform core thrift-store duties, including assisting customers, sorting and pricing donated items, stocking displays, and operating the cash register.

This is a part-time, under 20 hours per week position with a starting wage of $15.00 per hour. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliable performance, and basic math and communications skills; the work environment is indoors with varying physical duties.

Qualifications

• High school/equivalent diploma and one-year related work experience or two years work experience without diploma.
• Ability to comprehend written job description, cleaning instructions and material safety data sheet.
• Must be able to operate a cash register, make correct change for items sold and be bondable.
• Position requires basic communications with customers and other employees.
• Must be a team player, a self-starter, and perform well with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and other staff in a manner which promotes positive relationships.
• Sort donated items.
• Price donated items.
• Place donated items on racks/shelves for display.
• Assist in loading and unloading of the store’s truck, customers’ vehicles, and/or donors’ vehicles.
• Perform store custodial duties as directed to include wash windows, dust, clean bathroom, sweep/vacuum/mop floors, carry out trash, etc. Each employee may be assigned to clean the break area. It should also be understood that it is the job of all store workers to help keep the showroom clean and neat at all times when the store is open.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Job description

The Salvation Army Midland Division Thrift Store located in Sedalia, Missouri, is looking fora new Store Worker! This position is expected to perform all functions of a thrift store worker. This includes but is not limited to: Working with customers, lifting and carrying donated/purchased items, sorting clothes, pricing items, preparing and placing items for display on the sales floor, operating a cash register, and making change for purchased items, counting/reconciling of the cash drawer, and making bank deposits at the end of day. The majority of the work done in the position will be of the normal retail sales duties. Basic communications and math skills to make change are required.

This is a part-time, under 20 hour per week position with a starting pay of $15.00 per hour.

The Salvation Army thrift store is located at 601 S Ohio Ave, Sedalia, Missouri.

Essential Functions

• Interact with customers and other staff in a manner which promotes positive relationships.
• Sort donated items.
• Price donated items.
• Place donated items on racks/shelves for display.
• Assist in loading and unloading of the store’s truck, customers’ vehicles, and/or donors’ vehicles.
• Perform store custodial duties as directed to include wash windows, dust, clean bathroom, sweep/vacuum/mop floors, carry out trash, etc. Each employee may be assigned to clean the break area. It should also be understood that it is the job of all store workers to help keep the showroom clean and neat at all times when the store is open.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school/equivalent diploma and one-year related work experience or two years work experience without diploma.
• Ability to comprehend written job description, cleaning instructions and material safety data sheet.
• Must be able to operate a cash register, make correct change for items sold and be bondable.
• Position requires basic communications with customers and other employees.
• Must be a team player, a self-starter, and perform well with minimum supervision.

Physical and Working Conditions

• Must be capable of performing the above essential duties.
• Capable of continuously lifting 5 pounds, frequently lifting 25 pounds, occasionally lifting to 50 pounds and frequently moves 50 or more pounds using dolly/cart/truck.
• Most work will be indoors.
• The display room 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.

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.

This position is an as needed position that does not offer benefits.