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The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

Sales Associate / Material Handler- Main Bakersfield

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory, Bakersfield, California, United States, 93399

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Pay Rate Pay Rate: $16.50/hr

About the ARC The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

About Our Retail Team Become part of the dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army! Together we can continue to serve and impact our local community, through the commitment to "Do The Most Good" at our Bakersfield Union Ave Thrift Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to promote a positive shopping/donor experience, enhance customer service, problem-solving and teamwork skills, while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants.

Employee Benefits Offered

Opportunity for career growth

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonuses

Job Title Sales Associate / Material Handler

Department Retail

Status Part - Time

Immediate Supervisor Store Manager

Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent

Must be able to operate POS/Cash Register

Must pass background check, including Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry

Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow store employees, customers and donors

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis

Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts

Ability to operate a telephone

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure Customer/Donor needs are met by greeting all Customers and Donors and giving prompt, courteous assistance

Stock priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor in accordance with Salvation Army Standards

Sort donations to be processed in accordance with Salvation Army Standards

Assist in the maintenance of the store to keep it clean, neat and organized. Perform cleaning duties as assigned by Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Supervisor and District Sales Manager

Follow all POS/Cash Register Policies in accordance with TSA Policies and Procedures

Maintain safety standards and report any hazards/problems to the managers

Follow all HR policies and procedures

Attend required Monthly Store Meetings

Follows all Dress Code Policy in accordance with the TSA Policies and Procedures

Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to ensure adequate store coverage at all times

Part-time associates may be scheduled to work any part-time shift including evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays

Receive, unload, and stock incoming inventory items accurately and efficiently

Provide Quality Assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages

Maintain and clean up the area in and around the donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift

Courteously assist the donor in the removal of all donated items from the donor's vehicle and provide receipt

Separate and sort all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as instructed by the Store Manager

Perform other written or verbal duties as may be assigned by the Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Supervisor and District Sales Manager and Command Administration

Schedule Our stores operate 7 days per week. Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to always ensure adequate store coverage. Part-time associates may be scheduled to work any part-time shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Behaviors Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education High School or Equivalent (required)

Experience Retail (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Know Your Rights This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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