Thrift Store Associate

Job Category: Thrift Stores - all positions

Requisition Number: THRIF
025802

• Posted :
  October 3, 2026
• Part-Time
• Rate : $15.55 USD per hour

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Grants Pass Corps
Salvation Army Redwood Avenue
Grants Pass, OR , USA

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 10.08.2026

Hourly Wage: $15.55

Status:
Non-Exempt / Part Time

Number of Positions: 1

Position Title:
Thrift Store Associate

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Questions, contact Major Kit Wetter tervationarmy.org or call . Major Wetter is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact or email thq.reporting.linevationarmy.org , attention Donna Campagnolo.

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Education and Work Experience
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• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working on a register and customer service.

Scope of Position
:

Ensure all donated items are sorted and priced in a timely manner. Help in the Thrift Store with stocking shelves and display of merchandise. Maintain a clean, shopper-friendly environment in Thrift Store. Provide fast, friendly customer service when working in Thrift Store and accepting donations. Assist with clerk responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required
:

• Able to handle cash, make change, and operate cash register.
• Excellent telephone skills.
• Must be able to understand instructions concerning handling and marking of merchandise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Perform duties as assigned such as

• Operating cash register
• Stocking
• Displaying
• Outdating
• Assisting customers and donors promptly and courteously.
• Includes assisting customers with loading purchases and donors with unloading donations. Inform donors when donations are unusable.
• Sorting, prepping, and cleaning donations to make ready for sale.
• Keep the store straightened including clean and tidy appearance at checkout counter, dressing rooms.
• Keep the store’s interior and exterior clean by vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, cleaning break room, washroom, or washing windows.
• Working with volunteers and community service workers to ensure efficient operations.
• Answer phones and take detailed messages.
• Schedule donation pick-ups when needed.
• Respond appropriately to all customer concerns and complaints and refer unresolved matters to the Store Manager.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or their designated representatives.

Physical Requirements
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EQUIPMENT USED

• Business Phone System
• Personal Computer Monitor and Workstation
• Hand Tools, Electric and Manual
• Hand Trucks and Ladders
• Cash Register/Point of Sale System

This position will require job related lifting loading and unloading. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. On occasions lifting may exceed 50 pounds and should be attempted safely using appropriate equipment and in accord with recommended procedure.

Walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand for short/long periods of time, kneel, twist body, push, pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances, have sense of touch, reach, grasp with hands and fingers, climb stairs, hear, identify colors, have close vision, have finger dexterity, speak and read, also will include wearing plastic or rubber gloves, working with household cleaners, exposure to inside and outside temperate…