Sales Associate P/T

Hourly Pay Range: $16.94 - $22.70

The starting pay rate for new hires is: $16.94/Hour

Benefits Overview:

• Time Off: Accrued paid sick leave (up to 40 hours per year).
• Retirement Planning: Voluntary pre-tax 403(b) retirement savings plan available to all employees upon hire.
• Employee Assistance & Financial Support: Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and adult household members, plus access to an Emergency Fund Program for unexpected hardships.
• Additional Perks that may apply: 30% employee shopping discount at certain locations, university tuition discounts, gym reimbursement program to earn up to $30 per quarter, and bonuses for employee referrals and loss prevention.

SUMMARY

Performs generally routine duties to sort donated merchandise for resale in retail outlet (production standard of 100-150 garments sorted in an hour) and hang merchandise for resale in retail outlet (production standard of 100-150 garments hung in an hour). Obtains or receives merchandise, completes customer purchases and performs various duties related to customer service. Works under the direct supervision of the Store Manager.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Will typically be required to work regular weekend (i.e. Saturday, Sunday), holiday and evening hours customary to the retail trade.Sales Associate may be cross-trained to perform duties of a Janitor, Retail Material Handler and Retail Material Sorter based on business necessity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

CUSTOMER SERVICE/SALES

Set up advertising displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.

Obtain merchandise requested by customer.

Answer customer's questions concerning location, price, and use of merchandise.

Total price and tax on merchandise purchased by customer to determine bill.

Calculate sales discount to determine price.

Operate cash register. Accept payment and make change.

Wrap or bag merchandise for customers.

SORTING/PRICING MERCHANDISE

Sort and hang or display merchandise for resale.

Discard unusable items or set aside for salvage or repair.

Make minor repairs and clean merchandise, as required and as necessary.

Set aside merchandise for supervisor's instruction if damaged or if value is undetermined.

Stamp, mark or tag prices on merchandise.

Meet with supervisor on a regular basis to review quality, quantity, style and value requirements of sorting and other guidelines.

Receive merchandise donated by customer and write up receipt, if requested.

MATERIAL HANDLING

Help unload truck as required, sort and grade newly arrived goods.

Stock shelves, counters or tables with merchandise.

Clean shelves, counters and tables.

Prepare inventory of stock, as required.

OTHER DUTIES

Assist at designated retail outlets, as assigned, to sort, price, set up displays and to assist in other retail store duties.

Perform other related essential duties as required or assigned by supervisor.