Sales Associate / Material Handler - Lake Forest

$33,280 - $33,280/Yr

The Salvation Army - Lake Forest, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Lake Forest, CA

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About the position

The Sales Associate / Material Handler at The Salvation Army's Lake Forest location plays a crucial role in supporting the Adult Rehabilitation Program by providing excellent customer service and maintaining the store's operations. This part-time position involves engaging with customers and donors, ensuring a positive shopping experience, and contributing to the overall success of the retail team.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all Customers and Donors needs are met by a genuine greeting and giving prompt, and courteous assistance.
• Stocking priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor.
• Assisting in the maintenance of the store and donation area, to keep it clean, neat, and organized.
• Performing cleaning duties as assigned by Management.
• Following all POS/Cash Register Policies in accordance with TSA Policies and Procedures.
• Maintaining safety and compliance standards.
• Attending required Monthly Store Meetings.
• Receiving, unloading, and stocking incoming inventory items accurately and efficiently.
• Providing Quality Assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages.
• Courteously assisting the donor in the removal of all donated items from the donor's vehicle and providing a receipt.
• Separating and sorting all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stacking material as instructed by Management.
• Performing other written and/or verbal duties as may be assigned by Management.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to accurately handle POS/Cash Register operations and cash transactions.
• 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.

Benefits

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Employee Stores Discounts
• Great Work Perks Discounts (amusement parks, museums, services, and more!)
• AFLAC Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonuses