Family Store Associate

At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.

Position Summary: The Family Store Associate provides excellent customer service; operates and maintains a cash register; maintains the cleanliness, orderliness and security of the store.

Essential Responsibilities:

Assist customers purchasing items via the Point of Sale (POS)POS system.

Operates cash register, accepting payment and making change. Wraps or bags merchandise for customers.

Prepare and balance the cash drawer; assists in preparing bank deposits as requested.

Works to maintain sales and production rotation quotas.

Price unmarked items of merchandise.

Cleans shelves, counters or tables.

Follows through on outdating as instructed.

Helps set up displays and arranges merchandise to promote sales.

Responsible to maintain good customer relations by giving prompt, courteous assistance to customers.

Maintain the neatness and security of the cash register area

Assist customers who are donating items

Place and arrange items in the store as directed

Answer the telephone in a professional and courteous manner

Ensure that the store is maintained in a clean and inviting manner

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

High School diploma or GED (desired), or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Experience working in a retail store preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Must be available for a flexible schedule

Ability to operate a cash register, perform routine mathematical computations, and count change

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situation to customers, clients, and other employees

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Computer Skills:

Basic Computer operation knowledge

Basic knowledge in Microsoft Office 365

Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint

Certificates and Licenses:

Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed