Inventory Specialist​/Cashier; Bloomington

Inventory Specialist/Cashier (Bloomington)

Job : I060-27448

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Salary: $16.23 per hour

Job Overview: As the inventory specialist/cashier, you will provide for a quality-driven organization and structure of all donations received and selling quality items to the public. You will accept donations with a spirit of grace and provide receipts to donors, ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

What You Will Do:

• Receive with courtesy all donations at the back of the store. Issue tax receipts when requested.
• Avoid receiving broken, damaged, or stained items.
• Maintain a clean and organized back room, separating household donations, books, electronics, and other items from clothing and transporting items to the proper department.
• Follow all Salvation Army policies regarding the sale of merchandise. Ensure inventory quality by adhering to merchandise standards and preventing damage to donated goods.
• Have the necessary boxes for all donations and accessories (e.g., socks, belts, purses, toys, underwear, etc.).
• Sort and clean donations as appropriate, as well as price, hang, and bar as instructed by the store manager, and put items worth sale onto the sales floor.
• Keep an attitude of urgency in getting the sorting accomplished. This will keep piles from getting away from a manageable size.
• Inform the store manager when volunteers and community service workers are not doing their work correctly.
• Perform all functions related to running the cash register, including but not limited to ringing up customer sales, making change, and running the card reader.
• Assist with carry-outs if purchased merchandise is heavy, large, or awkward to carry.
• Accompany box truck driver as needed on pick‑ups and deliveries.
• Cooperate with the store manager and/or corps officer in other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to all organization practices, policies, and procedures.
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Background Checks:
Position requires a background check to be completed and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience:

Minimum of two years customer service experience

Certifications:

Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to speak, write, and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.

Supervisory Responsibility: No supervisory responsibility for this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to twist, bend, squat, reach, push and pull.
• Able to lift 60lbs and move 100lbs.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to outdoor temperature year‑round and possible exposure to odors and dust.
• Good speaking, hearing, and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity.

Travel: The position will not require travel.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical thrift store environment. Typical driving is within Monroe County, Indiana. Pick‑up and delivery will be in a typical donor’s residential home. The position will require Saturday work – we are closed on Sundays.

The Salvation Army is an equal‑opportunity employer. Candidates who are back‑to‑work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:
Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits.