Sales Associate PT - Cornelius ReStore

Job Title:

Part-Time Sales Associate – Cornelius Re Store Location :
Habitat for Humanity ReStores – Charlotte Metro Area Pay Rate: $17.50/hour

Schedule:

Full Time; flexible weekdays, weekends and certain holidays required

About Habitat Charlotte Region Re Stores Habitat  ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home décor, building materials, and more at discounted prices. Proceeds help fund Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region’s mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable housing.

Position Summary The Sales Associate is a frontline representative of the ReStore, responsible for delivering outstanding customer service and creating a positive shopping experience. This role involves assisting customers with product inquiries, maintaining a clean and organized sales floor, restocking merchandise, and supporting the overall efficiency of daily retail operations. The Sales Associate plays a vital role in promoting the ReStore’s mission by ensuring a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for all shoppers.

Key Responsibilities Serve as a lead cashier, processing all customer transactions quickly and accurately using the POS system

Maintain a balanced cash drawer and follow all cash handling procedures

Greet customers warmly and assist with questions, purchases, and general inquiries

Promote positive customer experience at the register and throughout the sales floor

Support merchandising efforts by pricing, stocking, and organizing products as needed

Help maintain cleanliness and organization at the front end and throughout the store

Assist customers with loading purchases, with occasional lifting of heavy items (up to 50 lbs)
Follow all store safety, operational, and customer service policies

Actively represent and promote the mission and values of Habitat Charlotte Region Qualifications Strong  commitment to customer service and transaction accuracy

Ability to handle cash and operate a POS system confidently

Friendly, helpful attitude with strong communication skills

Able to lift/move up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for long periods

Team-oriented, dependable, and punctual

Supportive of Habitat for Humanity’s mission and service values

Flexible availability, including weekends

Work Environment This role is active and physical, involving frequent standing, lifting, and working in both retail and donation/warehouse spaces. It also includes regular interaction with a diverse customer base, donors, volunteers, and staff.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Strong communication skills

Customer Service experience

Show initiative

Work Environment This position requires working indoors in a retail setting, outdoors in all types of weather, and in warehouse settings with or without climate control.

Physical Demands Ability to stand for extended periods of time Ability to move merchandise throughout the store

Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted, 70 lbs. with assistance

Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Estimated Time Commitment Average of 40 hours per week. Shifts may begin as early as 9:30AM and end as late as 7:30PM, as scheduled by supervisor.

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region program funding often includes federal funding and this role may support federally funded activities. People qualifying as Section 3 residents per Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C § 1701u) and its associated regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 75) are encouraged to apply. Information on Section 3 qualifications and certification material available upon request.
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