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October 12, 2024
The Salvation Army
Trail
PART TIME
Thrift Store Sales Associate
The Thrift Store Sales Associate provides service to customers, sort incoming product, and assists in the ongoing retail operations of The Salvation Army Trail Thrift Store.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greet and interact with customers/donors in a positive, friendly, and courteous manner.
- Be knowledgeable regarding product pricing and featured sale products; protect the integrity of all donated items.
- Responsible for accurate completion of all customer transactions including cash and debit sales with minimal voids, overages, or shortages.
- Adhere to store policy regarding cheques, credit cards, refunds, voids, and holds.
- Process raw materials by loading/unloading, sorting, packing, pricing, and storing donations.
- Pay attention to store security, by monitoring activity within the store.
- Assist with store layout plans to attract customers, which include window displays and merchandise displays; ensures attractiveness of the store through “Tidy Maintenance”.
- Maintain the proper sorting and processing of all donated goods, ensure compliance with quality standards; that all products are priced correctly as per store policy.
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HOURS // Working Conditions:
This is a permanent part-time position based on up to 20 hours per week. - Hours of work and work schedule will be set as per Thrift Store operational requirements with varying shifts scheduled between Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes a ½ hour unpaid meal break where applicable. Flexibility in scheduling is required.
- Ability to stand for long periods with frequent twisting, bending, crouching, and reaching is required.
- Ability to lift/move up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Certifications:
- Completion of Secondary School.
- Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Have a minimum of three (3) months of prior related experience.
- Cash handling experience is required.
- Knowledge and experience using a cash register, debit machine and/or credit card processing is a definite asset.
- Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Self-motivated/disciplined // Good Listening and Oral/Written Communication Skills
- Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible in the face of change.
- Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
- Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities
- Background check consent.
- A clear vulnerable sector screening.
- A clean drivers abstract.
- Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.
Published
October 10, 2024
Location
Trail, BC
Job Type
Part-time
Ministry Unit/Dept:
West Kootenay Circuit Trail BC
Salary Range:
$17.40/hr
Address:
1460 Cedar Ave Trail, BC
Posting Expires:
Open until filled
Applications Accepted By:
Trail.info@salvationarmy.ca
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