Cashier​/Sorter

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.

Roswell, NM

Part Time/Non-Exempt

• High School graduate, some college preferred
• Good written and spoken English
• Competent in word processing and Excel spreadsheets
• Possess ability to develop and maintain a working relationship with coworkers
• Develop and maintain a team of volunteers to work in the thrift store
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately in a timely manner
• Be organized and be detail oriented
• Some Spanish helpful
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

• Greet all customers politely, answer phone calls in a friendly manner
• Greet donors, assist in unloading donations, provide donation receipts
• Attend the cash register while on duty; count drawer with manager before and after each shift; carry register drawer to office for daily count; do not eat or drink at register except water
• Keep front register area clean and clutter-free; empty donation jar every Friday; enter cash donation into register as “Donation, Dept. 18”
• Place items on racks, shelves, and bins orderly; ensure item quality; report under/over pricing to manager; maintain appearance of main floor including cleaning and organizing as directed by supervisor
• Supervise volunteers and community service workers on main floor; set appropriate goals; e.g., pull yellow tags into sales rack or clean and arrange shelves by end of shift
• Set up attractive window displays, beds, tables, lamps, TV; stay aware of holiday displays and set up ahead of season
• Play pleasant classical or Christian instrumental music similar to Hobby Lobby’s background music
• Report any incident to supervisor
• Accept changes to day off as needed for Family Store best interests
• Attend all store employee meetings, including after-hour meetings and trainings
• Maintain own time card, clock in and out on time
• Price items under direction of Store manager or Assistant Store Manager

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Performing the duties of this job requires walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and reaching with hands and arms continuously.

Lifting and moving tasks: up to 20 pounds regularly; up to 50 pounds frequently; occasionally up to 75 pounds.

Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.