Store Clerk & Sorting Room Worker (9043)

Schedule/Hours: Tues - Sat. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (29 Hours per week. Part-Time)

This position is responsible for:

Receives, sorts, and prepares donated items for display in the store; determines suitability of items based on established standards; assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse area. Assumes responsibilities of Store Clerk as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

* Receives, inspects, and sorts donated items such as clothes, shoes, household items, bric-a-brac, etc. according to the category and condition.

* Tags items with specially coded tickets and/or prices in accordance with established procedures.

* Prepares non-suitable clothes for bailer.

* Lifts and carries items to the appropriate destination for further processing, storage or displaying in store.

* Assists customers in purchasing items from The Salvation Army Store by ringing-up sales utilizing a cash register; collects monies, counts change, and prepares receipts; prepares and packages purchased items.

* Assists customers who are donating items to The Salvation Army; directs customers to the proper loading/unloading area.

* Places and arranges items in the store as directed; checks all store displays to ensure that items are maintained and displayed in a neat and orderly manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of effective customer service techniques.

* Knowledge of the principles and practices of basic mathematics.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

*Ability to meet attendance requirements.

* Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

* Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

* Physical ability to life and carry and/or push/pull light objects up to 25 pounds.

* Moderate mobility; duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a warehouse environment where there are physical discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

* Paid PTO