Cashier/ Processor

*** Part- Time 29 Hours Per Week, Pay Rate: $12.00 Per Hour ***

The Salvation Army Mission:  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.

Summary/Primary Purpose:  Sort and process items that are donated to The Salvation Army Store and to operate the cash register as needed when the manager is not available. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following.

• Make sure all shelves and clothing racks are full, organized to promote sales.
• Assist management team to investigate and properly price items to be sold, as needed.
• Process all merchandise efficiently and properly following established standards.
• Daily duties include stocking racks, shelves, counter, or tables with merchandise to promote sales.
• Responsible for learning and then training on the entire processing system to include cash register.
• Maintaining a clean environment throughout the store to include shelves, counters, and tables.
• Help set up displays and arrange merchandise to promote sales.
• Drive store trucks for pickups of donated goods when needed.
• Responsible for wrapping and bagging merchandise for customers.
• At all times must provide good customer service by being polite, prompt and courteous and in line with the mission of The Salvation Army.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:   None

Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Retail and/ or cash register experience preferred, but not required.

Qualifications:  The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Basic computer skills with ability to access payroll, timekeeping, and personal data via a web-based system.
• Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong independent judgement.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  None

Physical Requirements:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Physical requirements include good speaking, hearing and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment.  May need to climb, balance. Kneel, crouch or crawl.  This position will require the ability to lift and/or move more than 50-75 pounds occasionally and independently.

Working Conditions:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a retail setting, and while performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.