West Covina Stores Sales Assoc/Material Handler

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; California, West Covina (MO, CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated retail team at a forward-thinking organization that serves the community through its impactful programs. This role as a Sales Associate/Material Handler offers a chance to develop essential skills in customer service, problem-solving, and teamwork while contributing to a meaningful cause. You'll be responsible for engaging with customers, managing inventory, and ensuring a clean and organized store environment. This position is perfect for individuals looking to make a difference while gaining valuable experience in a supportive atmosphere. Flexibility is key as our stores operate every day, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Effective communication skills with management, staff, customers, and donors.

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers and donors courteously, providing prompt assistance.
• Stocking and merchandising items on the sales floor.
• Maintaining store cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

POS/Cash Register

Job description

Pay Rate: $16.50

ABOUT THE ARC

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program that helps men and women complete our rehabilitation program. We value our employees' contributions towards maintaining and improving our programs, and we depend on their diligence and dedication.

ABOUT OUR RETAIL TEAM

Join the dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army! Together, we serve and impact our community by embodying "Do The Most Good" at our West Covina Thrift Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This role offers an opportunity to enhance customer service, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while contributing to our Program and its participants.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Career growth opportunities
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Referral bonuses

POSITION: SALES ASSOCIATE/MATERIAL HANDLER

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Greeting customers and donors courteously, providing prompt assistance.
• Stocking and merchandising items on the sales floor.
• Maintaining store cleanliness and organization, including donation areas.
• Following POS/Cash Register policies in line with TSA procedures.
• Ensuring safety and compliance standards are met.
• Attending monthly store meetings.
• Receiving, unloading, and stocking inventory accurately.
• Inspecting products for defects and damages.
• Assisting donors with removal of donated items and issuing receipts.
• Sorting donated materials into proper containers and stacking as instructed.
• Performing additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to operate POS/Cash Register accurately.
• Must pass background checks including Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Effective communication skills with management, staff, customers, and donors.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist regularly.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects like carts, fixtures, and furniture.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions.
• Perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Schedule

Our stores operate 7 days a week. Schedules are determined by management, and employees must be flexible to ensure adequate coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays for part-time roles.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• Explanation for employment gaps (required).

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