Sales Associate /Material Handler - Alameda Thrift Store

$36,296 - $36,296/Yr

The Salvation Army - Alameda, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Alameda, CA

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Sales Associate/Material Handler at The Salvation Army's Alameda Thrift Store is a part-time role focused on providing excellent customer service, managing inventory, and maintaining store cleanliness. The position involves interacting with customers and donors, processing donations, and ensuring that the store meets operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Customer/Donor needs are met by greeting all Customers and Donors and giving 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 the maintenance of the store to keep it clean, neat and organized.
• Follow all POS/Cash Register Policies in accordance with TSA Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain safety standards and report any hazards/problems to the managers.
• Attend required Monthly Store Meetings.
• Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to ensure adequate store coverage at all times.
• Receive, unload, and stock incoming inventory items accurately and efficiently.
• Provide Quality Assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages.
• Maintain and clean up the area in and around the donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Courteously assist the donor in the removal of all donated items from the donor's vehicle and provide receipt.
• Separate and sort all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as instructed by the Store Manager.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to operate POS/Cash Register.
• Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow store employees, customers and donors.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Part-time position with flexible scheduling options.
• Competitive pay rate of $17.45 per hour.