Sales Associate / Material Handler -Salvation Army Lancaster Store

Description PAY RATE: $16.90/hr ABOUT THE ARC The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees. ABOUT OUR RETAIL TEAM Become part of the dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army Together we can continue to serve and impact our local community, through the commitment to u201cDo The Most Goodu201d at our Lancaster CA Thrift Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to promote a positive shopping/donor experience, enhance customer service, problem-solving and teamwork skills, while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OFFERED + Opportunity for career growth + Paid time off + Employee Discounts + Employee Referral Bonuses JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: SALES ASSOCIATE/MATERIAL HANDLER DEPARTMENT: RETAIL STATUS: PART - TIME IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: STORE MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS:u2022 High School graduate or equivalentu2022 Must be able to operate POS/Cash Registeru2022 Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.u2022 Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow store employees, customers and donors. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:u2022 Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.u2022 Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.u2022 Ability to operate a telephoneu2022 Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.u2022 Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: u2022Ensure Customer/Donor needs are met by greeting all Customers and Donors and giving prompt, courteous assistance.u2022Stock priced items ready to be merchandised on the sales floor in accordance with Salvation Army Standards.u2022Sort donations to be processed in accordance with Salvation Army Standards.Sales Associate Job Descriptionu2022Assist 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.u2022 Cleaning Windowsu2022 Dustingu2022 Cashwrap Areau2022 Fitting Roomsu2022 Bathroomsu2022 Stockroom and Breakroomu2022 Sweeping and Moppingu2022 Donation Areau2022 Maintains assigned department within the store per TSA Merchandising Standards.u2022Follow all POS/Cash Register Policies in accordance with TSA Policies and Procedures.u2022 Maintain safety standards and report any hazards/problems to the managers.u2022 Follow all HR policies and procedures.u2022 Attend required Monthly Store Meetings.u2022 Follows all Dress Code Policy in accordance with the TSA Policies and Procedures.u2022Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to ensure adequate store coverage at all times.Part-time associates may be scheduled to work any part-time shift including evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. u2022Receive, unload, and stock incoming inventory items accurately and efficiently. u2022 Provide Quality Assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages.u2022 Maintain and clean up the area in and around the donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift.u2022Courteously assist the donor in the removal of all donated items from the donoru2019s vehicle and provide receipt.u2022 Separate and sort all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as instructed by the Store Manager.u2022Perform other written or verbal duties as may be assigned by the Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Shift Supervisor and District Sales Manager and Command Administration. Schedule Our stores operate 7 days per week. Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to always ensure adequate store coverage. Part-time associates may be scheduled to work any part-time shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Qualifications Education Required + High School or Equivalent or better Experience Required + Retail Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.