Sales Associate​/Material Handler - Gilroy

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Pay rate: $16.50 per hour.

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no‑fee program to assist men & women in completing our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions of our valued employees, who keep the programs effective.

The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church, and its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Must be able to operate POS/Cash Register.
• Must pass background check (Criminal History and Sex Off).
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow store employees, customers and donors.

• 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.
• Ability to operate a telephone.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.

• Ensure Customer/Donor needs are met by greeting all Customers and Donors and providing prompt, courteous assistance.
• Stock priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor in accordance with Salvation Army Standards.
• Sort donations to be processed in accordance with Salvation Army Standards.
• Assist in store maintenance, keeping it clean, neat and organized.
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned (windows, dusting, bathrooms, stockroom, breakroom, donation area, etc.).
• Follow all POS/Cash Register Policies and TSA procedures.
• Maintain safety standards and report hazards to management.
• Follow all HR policies and procedures.
• Attend required monthly store meetings.
• Follow dress code policy.
• Work flexible shift schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Receive, unload, and stock incoming inventory items accurately and efficiently.
• Provide quality assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages.
• Maintain and clean the donation trailer/pod at shift start and end.
• Assist donors with vehicle removal and receipt issuance.
• Separate and sort donated material into proper containers and stack as instructed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Stores operate seven days a week. Part‑time associates may work any shift, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Employees must be flexible to ensure adequate store coverage.

Entry level

Part‑time

Sales and Business Development. Non‑profit organization.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, veteran status, or any other protected class.