Store Worker

The Salvation Army Midland Division Thrift Store located in Joplin, Missouri, is looking for a Thrift Store Worker. This position is expected to perform all functions of a thrift store worker. This includes but is not limited to : Working with customers; lifting and carrying donated / purchased items; sorting clothes; pricing items; preparing and placing items for display on the sales floor; operating a cash register and making change for purchased items; counting, reconciling of the cash drawer and making bank deposits at the end of day. The majority of the work done in the position will be of the physical labor type. Basic communications and math skills to make change are required.

This is a part-time position, of 25 hours a week that pays $13.75 an hour.

402 E 7th Street, Joplin, Missouri

Essential Functions

• Interact with customers and other staff in a manner which promotes positive relationships.
• Sort donated items.
• Price donated items.
• Place donated items on racks / shelves for display.
• Assist in loading and unloading of the store's truck, customers' vehicles, and / or donors' vehicles.
• Perform clerk / cashier activities.
• Perform store custodial duties as directed to include : wash windows, dust, clean bathroom, sweep / vacuum / mop floors, carry out trash, etc. Each employee may be assigned to clean the break area. It should also be understood that it is the job of all store workers to help keep the showroom clean and neat at all times when the store is open.

This job description should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list. It is intended to identify the essential duties and requirements of the position. Employee will follow other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required by his / her supervisor. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Education and Experience

Physical and Working Conditions

The Salvation Army, as a religious organization, is exempt from participation in federal and state unemployment insurance programs. 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. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority / Female / Veterans / Disabled.