Sales Associate/Material Handler - Visalia Store

Sales Associate/Material Handler - Visalia Store The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no‑fee program that assists men and women in completing their rehabilitation program. Our employees contribute to the maintenance and effectiveness of these programs. About the Retail Team Join the dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army. Through our commitment to “Do The Most Good” at the Visalia Thrift Store, we can serve and impact our local community while improving customer service, problem‑solving, and teamwork skills. Employee Benefits Offered Opportunity for career growth Paid time off Employee discounts Employee referral bonuses Responsibilities Greet customers and donors, provide prompt and courteous assistance. Stock priced items and merchandise the sales floor. Maintain the store and donation area clean, neat, and organized; perform assigned cleaning duties. Follow all POS and 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 accurately and efficiently. Conduct quality assurance by inspecting products for defects and damages. Assist donors in removing donated items from vehicles and provide receipts. Sort donated material into proper containers and stack material as instructed. Perform any other duties assigned by management. Qualifications Must be able to handle POS and cash register operations and cash transactions accurately. Must pass a background check, including criminal history and sex offender registry. Effective communication skills with managers, employees, customers, and donors. High school diploma or GED preferred. Behaviors Enthusiastic – Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest. Team Player – Works well as a member of a group. Motivations Self‑Starter – Inspired to perform without outside help. Growth Opportunities – Inspired by the chance to take on more responsibility. Physical Demands Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks, hand trucks, and miscellaneous carts. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks. Must able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Schedule Our stores operate seven days per week. Schedules are determined by management and employees must be flexible to ensure adequate coverage. Part‑time associates may be scheduled for any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Pay Rate $16.50 per hour. Commitment to COVID‑19 Safety The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and contractual obligations related to COVID‑19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff if required. Requests for exemptions on religious or medical grounds will be considered when available. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr