Thrift Store Worker

The Salvation Army; South Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Short Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Williamsport is seeking a part-time Thrift Store Worker to join our team immediately. This role covers about 20 hours per week and includes working with the store manager to help shoppers and process donations.

You will operate the cash register, greet customers, help organize sorting, and maintain clean, safe store conditions. Prior retail experience is helpful; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate cash register and accurately make change.
• Must be dependable, honest and able to work independently.
• Good communications, customer service and organizational skills.
• Be neat and polite and effectively relate to people.
• Retail experience helpful.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Team player with a positive attitude and committed to the store success.
• Pennsylvania background checks and training requirements prior to employment.
• Must understand and support the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• GENERAL CLEANLINESS: Vacuum, mop, dust, clean restrooms, empty trash/cardboard, and cleaning duties as assigned.
• RETAIL/PROCESSING: Operate cash register, greet and assist customers; organize sorting room and item processing; coordinate pitch bags for rag pick-up; vacuum and spray pillows and furniture; perform other duties as assigned.
• SAFETY: Always use safety belt when lifting; arrange for available help for heavy items over 75 pounds; keep sales aisles and exits clear.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Reliable

Retail experience

Driver's license

Team player

Communication

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Overview

Position: Thrift Store Worker

Location: Williamsport

Availability of Position: Immediate

Schedule: Part Time Plus - 20 hours per week but may vary

Reporting Relationship: Thrift Store Manager and/or Corps Officer

Salary and Grade: $ 9.25- $9.75 per hour; 70 Non-Exempt

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Responsibilities

Duties:

GENERAL CLEANLINESS:

• Vacuum, mop, dust, clean restrooms, empty trash/cardboard, and cleaning duties as assigned

RETAIL/PROCESSING:

• Operate cash register, greet and assist customers.
• Help organize sorting room and item processing.
• Coordinate the pitch bags for rag pick-up.
• Vacuum and spray pillows and furniture.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Thrift Store Manager or Corps Officer.

SAFETY:

• Always use safety belt when lifting.
• Arrange for available help for heavy items over 75 pounds.
• Make sure sales aisles and exits are clear at all times.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to operate cash register and accurately make change.
• Must be dependable, honest and able to work independently.
• Good communications, customer service and organizational skills.
• Be neat and polite and effectively relate to people.
• Retail experience helpful.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Team player with a positive attittude and committed to the store success
• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Updated by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 8/12/26.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

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.

Requisition No. 2659