Sales Associate / Material Handler- Main Bakersfield

$33,280 - $33,280/Yr

The Salvation Army - Bakersfield, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Bakersfield, CA

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About the position

The Sales Associate / Material Handler at The Salvation Army's Bakersfield location plays a crucial role in supporting the Adult Rehabilitation Center by providing excellent customer service and managing donations. This part-time position involves various responsibilities, including assisting customers and donors, maintaining store cleanliness, and handling inventory. The role is essential for promoting a positive shopping experience and ensuring the success of the rehabilitation program.

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.
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned by Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Supervisor and District Sales Manager.
• 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
• Retail experience is required

Benefits

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonuses