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Retail Sales Associate

United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026

💰 $30,000/yr

About the role

Retail Sales Associate Location: Rockford IL Pay: $15.00 per hour Job Type: Part-time Schedule: 24 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled Benefits: <ul> <li>Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, prorated by scheduled hours </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Optional voluntary life insurance </li> </ul> <ul> <li>403(b) retirement savings plan </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Access to additional voluntary benefit options </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Employer funded pension plan for eligible employees </li> </ul> About the Role At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. We are looking for a friendly, dependable Retail Sales Associate to provide great customer service, keep the store organized, and help create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors. What You’ll Do <ul> <li>Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Help open, close, and balance the register as assigned </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Restock merchandise and keep displays neat and easy to shop </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Help sort, prepare, and move merchandise to the sales floor </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Keep the store clean, safe, and organized </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Work with team members to support daily sales and production goals </li> </ul> Training Provided <ul> <li>Paid training on register and store procedures </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills </li> </ul> Why Join Us <ul> <li>Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community </li> </ul> <ul> <li>On-the-job training </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Team-oriented environment </li> </ul> Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more! Qualifications Qualifications- Required <ul> <li>Ability to provide friendly customer service </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Reliable attendance and punctuality </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Basic communication and teamwork skills </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Basic math and computer skills </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ability to bend, reach, and lift or move merchandise throughout the day </li> </ul> <ul> <li>High school diploma or currently pursuing </li> </ul> Preferred <ul> <li>Previous retail, cashier, customer service, or thrift store experience </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Experience using a point of sale</