Thrift Store Dock Worker & Clerk

Job Objective: The position will assist with the operation of The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center by performing the essential function assigned to the position. 

 

Essential Functions: 

• Process donations by sorting, hanging, pricing, and stocking 

• Assist with receiving, unloading and loading donations and merchandise 

• Operate cash register, serve as clerk, provide customer service as directed 

• Maintain facility in a neat, clean and safe condition 

• Assist with loss protection as directed 

• Assist with other programs, including but not limited to, Red Kettles, Christmas Angel Tree, auctions and food drives 

• Other duties as directed 

 

Minimum Qualifications:  

Education: High School diploma or equivalent 

 

Experience: Experience if retail sales preferred as well as working with people from diverse backgrounds 

 

Certifications/Licenses:  None 

 

Skills/Abilities:   

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

• Ability to use basic office equipment including cash register, copy machine, fax machine and telephone 

• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide numbers 

• Ability to perform operations using units of American money 

• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form 

• Ability to work in a team environment 

 

Supervisory Responsibility: None 

  

Physical Requirements: Include, speaking, hearing and vision; excellent manual dexterity; lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 40 pounds; bending, squatting and walking; standing up to 8 hours per day. 

 

Travel: None 

 

Driving: Yes. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. 

 

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. 

 

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