Job Details

Sales Associate /Material Handler - College, SD Store

Job Category: Thrift Stores - all positions

Requisition Number: SALES009570

Posted: October 16, 2024

Employment Type: Part-Time

Location

SD College Store 3
6875 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115, USA

JOB TITLE: SALES ASSOCIATE/MATERIAL HANDLER

DEPARTMENT: RETAIL

STATUS: PART-TIME

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: STORE MANAGER

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

Required:

• 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

1. Ensure Customer/Donor needs are met by greeting all Customers and Donors and giving prompt, courteous assistance
2. Stock priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor in accordance with Salvation Army Standards
3. Sort donations to be processed in accordance with Salvation Army Standards
4. Assist in the maintenance of the store to keep it clean, neat, and organized
5. Follow all POS/Cash Register Policies in accordance with TSA Policies and Procedures
6. Maintain safety standards and report any hazards/problems to the managers
7. Follow all HR policies and procedures
8. Attend required Monthly Store Meetings
9. Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to ensure adequate store coverage at all times
10. Receive, unload, and stock incoming inventory items accurately and efficiently
11. Provide Quality Assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages
12. Maintain and clean up the area in and around the donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift
13. Courteously assist the donor in the removal of all donated items from the donor's vehicle and provide receipt
14. Separate and sort all donated material into the proper containers
15. Perform other written or verbal duties as may be assigned by the Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Supervisor and District Sales Manager

Skills

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Education

Required: High School or Equivalent or better

Experience

Required: Please list any relevant experience and explain any gaps in employment

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities