Sales Associate/Material Handler

$29,848 - $29,848/Yr

The Salvation Army - Peoria, AZ

Part-time - Entry Level

Peoria, AZ

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Sales Associate/Material Handler at The Salvation Army Thrift Store plays a crucial role in providing excellent customer service and supporting the store's operations. This part-time position involves engaging with customers and donors, maintaining store organization, and ensuring a positive shopping experience while contributing to the Adult Rehabilitation Program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all customers and donors' needs are met with genuine greetings and prompt assistance.
• Stock priced items ready for merchandising on the sales floor.
• Assist in maintaining the store and donation area to keep it clean, neat, and organized.
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned by management.
• Follow all POS/Cash Register policies in accordance with TSA policies and procedures.
• Maintain safety and compliance standards.
• Attend required monthly store meetings.
• Receive, unload, and stock incoming inventory items accurately and efficiently.
• Inspect products for defects and damages to provide quality assurance.
• Assist donors in removing donated items from their vehicles and provide receipts.
• Separate and sort all donated materials into proper containers and stack them as instructed by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to accurately handle POS/Cash Register operations and cash transactions.
• Must pass a background check, including Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Effective communication skills with management, fellow employees, customers, and donors.

Benefits

• Opportunity for career growth.
• Paid sick leave.
• Employee store discounts.
• Great work perks discounts (amusement parks, museums, services, and more!).
• Employee referral bonuses.