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The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

Sales Associate /Material Handler - Alameda Thrift Store

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory, San Leandro, California, United States, 94579

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Overview THE SALVATION ARMY 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.

Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent

Must be able to operate POS/Cash Register

Must pass background check, which will include 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

Cleaning Windows

Dusting

Cashwrap Area

Fitting Rooms

Bathrooms

Stockroom and Breakroom

Sweeping and Mopping

Donation Area

Maintains assigned department within the store per TSA Merchandising Standards

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

Follow 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 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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