Warehouse and Store Clerk

Kroc Center; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army thrift store in Emporia, KS is seeking a friendly associate to handle sales transactions, donate processing and customer assistance. You will sort donations, price items, display merchandise and maintain a clean, safe store environment on Saturdays and other days as needed.

Strong numerical skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions are required. Prior sales or service experience is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is desired.

Qualifications

• High school education preferred.
• Prior sales or service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate cash register, total customer purchases, receive payment and give change.
• Keep accurate financial records reporting discrepancies to store manager.
• Receives and selects merchandise to be displayed for sale from donated items.
• Places items for sale.
• May price items within prescribed pricing guidelines.
• Maintains merchandise displays in neat and orderly appearance.
• Answers questions and assists store customers.
• May keep record of sales and inventory.
• Assists in maintaining overall appearance, cleanliness and safe conditions in the store area.
• Sort incoming donations into appropriate locations for processing.
• Wash and clean incoming donations for sale floor.
• Must be able to add/subtract and make change.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Basic math

Money calculations

Instruction following

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Copy machine

Telephone

Job description

Job Objective : Within store guidelines, prepares items for sale and assists customers with their purchases.

Essential Functions:

• Operate cash register, total customer purchases, receive payment and give change
• Keep accurate financial records reporting discrepancies to store manager
• Receives and selects merchandise to be displayed for sale from donated items
• Places items for sale
• May price items within prescribed pricing guidelines
• Maintains merchandise displays in neat and orderly appearance
• Answers questions and assists store customers . May keep record of sales and inventory
• Assists in maintaining overall appearance, cleanliness and safe conditions in the store area
• Sort incoming donations into appropriate locations for processing
• Wash and clean incoming donations for sale floor
• Must be able to add/subtract and make change
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education : High school academic background preferred

Experience : Prior sales experience or working with people in service capacity preferred

Certifications /Licenses : N/A

Skills /Abilities :

• Ability to effectively present informa tion in one-on-one situation to customers, clients and other employees
• Ability to use basic office equipment including cash register, copy machin e, fax machine and telephone
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide numbers
• Ability to perform operations using units of American money
• A bility to understand and carry out instructions furnished in wri tten, oral, diagram or schedule f orm
• Ability to work in a team environment

Supervisor y Respons i b i lity : None

Physical Requirements : Include , speaking, hearing and vision; excellent manual dexterity; lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 30 pounds; bending, squatting and walking; standing up to 8 hours per day . Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel: Occasional local

Driving: None

Working Conditions : Work is performed in a typical thrift store environment . Must be able to work Saturdays.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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.

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.

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