Thrift Store Clerk

Job Objective : Handling and pricing of merchandise for sale. Rings up merchandise, totals bill, accepts payments and makes changes for customers in thrift store by performing the following duties .

Essential Functions :

• Process merchandi s e efficiently following the sta ndards set by the Store Manager
• Pricin g unmarked items of merchandise
• Hang clothing as instructed
• Stock racks, shelves, counters or tables with merchandise
• Cle an shelves, counters or tables
• Ring up purchases for customers
• Operate cash register, accep ting payment and making change
• Wrap or bag merchandise for customers
• Help set up displays and arranges merchandise to promote sales
• M aintain good customer relations by giving prompt, co urteous assistance to customers
• Follow through on rot ating and outdating merchandise
• Insure proper use of assigned equipment
• Assure that the building and grounds are kept clean of trash a nd donated items
• Maintain and clean restrooms, f oyer, trash, windows and floors
• Report complaints, damages and concern to management
• Support th e mission of The Salvation Army
• Other duties as assigned by the thrift store manager or corps officer

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : High School diploma or GED preferred .

Experience : R etail experience is preferred but not required

Certifications / Licenses : N one

Skills / Abilities :

Supervisor y Respons i b i lity : None

Physical Requirements : Include , s pea king, hearing and vision; e xcellent manual dexterity ; l ifting, pulling a nd pushing of materials up to 30 pounds ; bending, squatting and walking ; s tanding up to 8 hours per day.

Travel : N one

Driving : N o ne

Working Conditions : Work is performed in a typical retail store environment.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission : The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical p art of the universal Christian c hurch . 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.

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.