Shift supervisor, Retail

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda for more than 130 years. We help more than 2 million people each year by providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter, and we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life—there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

POSITION PURPOSE

SUMMARY:


The role operationally supports the Store Manager in overseeing daily routine tasks to provide uninterrupted service in various aspects of the Thrift Store activities. Otherwise, this role acts as a Sales Associate.

The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties.

• Interact with customers/donors in a positive, friendly, and courteous manner.
• Protect the integrity of all donated items.
• Responsible for accurate completion of all customer transactions including cash and debit sales.
• Contribute to meeting store budgets by maintaining customer service standards.
• Opening and closing of store following store procedures when required.
• Process raw materials by loading/unloading, sorting, packing, pricing and storing donations.
• Possess knowledge of stock in order to respond to customer enquiries by phone/in person.
• Pay particular attention to store security, by monitoring activity within the store.
• Handle the merchandise in a safe and organized manner; assist in stock rotation.
• Contribute to the control of inventory by receiving, sorting, and pricing as per directions.
• Assist with store layout plans to attract customers, which include window displays and merchandise displays; ensures attractiveness of the store through “Tidy Maintenance”.
• Replenish inventory levels based on supervisor’s directions.
• Remove inventory from sales floor as directed.
• Maintain the proper sorting and processing of all donated goods, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain an attractive organized appearance of the store, tidy up and restock shelves, clean, sweep, dust, and mop as necessary.
• Abide by store policy and procedures.
• Assist with inventory reconciliation (cycle counting).
• Provide excellent service to guests and donors.
• Act as a Team Lead/Working Supervisor for Store Associates only in the absence of the Store Manager.
• May be required to show some operations and provide on-the-job-training to staff.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment through compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Internal: NRO Administration, TS management and staff.

External: Donors, clients, contractors.

Reports directly to the Store Manager.

Direct reports:
None.

May show others how to perform certain procedures.

• Moderate material responsibility.
• May occasionally handle petite cash.

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

This is a permanent full time position.

• Normal store environment.
• Constant physical effort (such as stretching, lifting up to 30 pounds with no assistance, bending, twisting, pushing, standing, and walking).
• Frequent exposure to fumes and dust and temperature fluctuations.
• Adherence to established deadlines must be met.
• Frequent amount of interpersonal conflict dealing with guests, donors, vendors, and employees.
• Work is varied with periods of repetitious tasks.

• Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered.