Sales/Cashier Processing Associate

Recruiting Opportunity Closes:  06.19.2024

Hourly Wage:  $14.50 

Hours Per Week:  29

Status:  Non-Exempt / Part Time

Number of Positions:  1

Department: Pendleton Thrift Store Retail Sales    

Position Title: Sales/Cashier Processing Associate

 

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.  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.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application.

To apply online go to:    Sales/Cashier Processing Associate , or https://tinyurl.com/5s2safyj

To apply in person go to 1805 SW Court Street, Pendleton, OR 97801.  Complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Rocky Newtson at rockal.newtson@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (541) 276-3301.  Ms. Newtson is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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Education and Work Experience:

     Education:        

• High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent is required.
• Some college, or trade school courses (or online) in business or sales is preferred.

     Work Experience:

• It is preferred that the candidate has had experience working in a consumer retail environment, assisting customers and handling sales transactions (cash, credit card processing, checks.)
• It is preferred the candidate have knowledge of second-hand products and general retail pricing.
• Candidate must be able to adapt well to a fast-paced sales and product processing environment.
• Additionally, experience working in processing – especially second-hand store – is preferred.

     Customer Interaction:

• Sales/Cashier Processing Associate often will be the first and the last person a customer comes into contact as a representative of the Salvation Army Pendleton Corp and the Thrift Store.
• This employee must be able to interact with customers in a positive, cheerful, helpful and engaging manner, and especially support the Thrift Store in its merchandising schemes and pricing strategies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Detail oriented, especially handling purchase transactions, with accounting balance of register tills at the end of a shift or close of the store.
• Self-starter who sees and does what is needed to ensure products on racks and shelves are kept orderly.
• Team player who fosters cooperation, mutual success and goodwill among fellow employees.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure to meet goals.
• Customer service mindset in dealing with questions, concerns and/or issues.
• Willingness to keep the Salvation Army and Thrift Store operational information confidential.
• Consistently puts forth a cheerful, positive and energetic attitude – with absolute integrity.
• Willingness to be cross trained in other areas of the Thrift Store operations, as may be needed.
• When working in Product Process, it will be necessary to operate pricing tools, carts and racks.

Software/Computer-Related Skills: 

• Efficient operating POS/cash registers and credit card systems.
• Proficient using web search engines and smart phone bar code application reader (when assisting in product processing to source competitive product pricing values.
• Experience using smart phone to look up comparable products and prices.

Essential Duties an