Hammond Store -Store Associate (FT)

The Store Associate is responsible to the Store Manager with supervision by the Stores Director/Operations Manager in the absence of Store Manager. Store Associate works within the framework of the St. Vincent de Paul Society's mission and thrift store objective. It is the responsibility of the store associate to assist the Store Manager in meeting store objectives by the utilization of selling techniques and responsible handling of cashiering functions.
Responsibilities

• Provides a sincere, warm, friendly, and helpful atmosphere in filling the needs of the customer.
• Maintains a clean and litter free checkout area and assist other store personnel in the general upkeep of the store.
• Assists the Store Manager/Supervisor in the pricing, stocking, and displaying the merchandise.
• Handles merchandise with care from checking out to bagging process.
• Ensures accurate handling of voucher, cash, check and charge transactions and accurate documentation of all appropriate paperwork.
• Ensures the telephone is answered in an efficient and courteous manner offering assistance to the caller as needed.
• Performs other related duties assigned by the Store Manager/Assistant Manager/Supervisor. Greet and direct customers
• Willing to work in other St. Vincent de Paul thrift store locations.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Retail Sales Associate or similar role
• Experience with POS
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to stand for periods of time and lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must present a positive image of the company and follow safety policies
• High school degree or GED equivalent, preferred.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid time off
• Employee Discount

Shift

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed
• Holidays

St. Vincent de Paul provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Must be a legal U.S. Citizen or have proof of legal right to work in U.S.A.