Thrift Store Clerk

Job Objective

Handling and pricing of merchandise for sale. Rings up merchandise, totals bill, accepts payments and makes changes for customers in thrift store by performing the following duties.

• Process merchandize efficiently following the standards set by the Store Manager
• Pricin g unmarked items of merchandise
• Hang clothing as instructed
• Stock racks, shelves, counters or tables with merchandise
• Cle ans shelves, counters or tables
• Ring up purchases for customers
• Operates cash register, accep ting payment and making change
• Wraps or bag merchandise for customers
• Help set up displays and arranges merchandise to promote sales
• M aintain good customer relations by giving prompt, co urteous assistance to customers
• Follow through on rot ating and outdating merchandise
• Insure proper use of assigned equipment
• Assure that the building and grounds are kept clean of trash a nd donated items
• Maintain and clean restrooms, f oyer, trash, windows and floors
• Report complaints, damages and concern to management
• Support th e mission of The Salvation Army
• Other duties as assigned by the thrift store manager or corps officer

Education:

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

Retail experience is preferred but not required.

Certifications / Licenses:
None.

• Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred
• Ability to effectively present informa tion in one-on-one situation to customers, clients and other employees
• Ability to use basic office equipment including cash register, copy machin e, fax machine and telephone
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide numbers
• Ability to perform operations using units of American money
• A bility to understand and carry out instructions furnished in wri tten, oral, diagram or schedule f orm
• Abilit y to work in a team environment

None.

Include speaking, hearing and vision; excellent manual dexterity; lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 30 pounds; bending, squatting and walking; standing up to 8 hours per day. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

None.

None.

Work is performed in a typical retail store environment.

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.

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