Thrift Store Clerk

Mission Statement:  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.

Position Title:    Thrift Store Sorter/Clerk

Department:     Petersburg Corps

Reports To:        Corps Officers

FLSA Status:      Part-Time / 16-25 hours per week; Non-Exempt

Scope of Position:

The Store Clerk/Sorter assists in the sorting, cleaning, tagging and discarding merchandise, handling cash and credit transactions through the register, and adhering to safety guidelines while working. The position maintains a high output of merchandise for the sales floor and provides exceptional customer service giving prompt and courteous assistance to customers.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Prior work experience in a retail setting with ability to maintain and stock sales floor.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people and to demonstrate good communication skills, reliability, and judgment.
• Ability to operate telephone, copier, computer, cash register, credit card machine, pricing gun, taggers, clothing racks, furniture dollies, and flatbed carts.
• Ability to courteously assist customers or donors in locating, loading, and unloading items. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Fills clothing racks and non-clothing areas with fresh merchandise.
• Moves priced items from the warehouse to the sales floor.
• Maintains sales floor in a clean and orderly condition.
• Maintains rag schedule by rotating old merchandise under the direction of supervisors.
• Operates cash register and credit card machine following established procedures.
• In the warehouse, unloads donations and places in the proper location; sorts and prices clothing and prices miscellaneous merchandise.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Work Environment: Work is performed in an indoor, store environment.  Exposure to extreme temperatures is not a condition of this job. Noise level is generally low.

Physical Demand: Speaking, sitting, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, standing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, handling, fingering, climbing, and balancing. Maintain the ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as boxes or furniture, reach overhead, and carry store supplies. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal limits. Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to learn and adhere to proper lifting techniques, always wearing a back brace when lifting heavy items. Maintain the ability to operate a computer, telephone, and similar technologies.  Ability to use Microsoft Excel.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Language Skills:  Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions and be comfortable working with diverse individuals in face-to-face contact and over the telephone. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.

Mathematical Skills:  Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations.

Performance Skills:  Must be punctual, organized, self-motivated, flexible, and possess a desire to learn and assist those he/she interacts with.

Protect the Mission:  Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Checks required by The Salvation Army for employment.

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes, and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position statement.