What are the responsibilities and job description for the Store Associate- Full-Time position at The Salvation Army Northwest Division?
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a STORE ASSOCIATE to provide excellent customer service and meet sales requirements for our thrift stores. This is a full-time, hourly position.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE :
- High School degree or equivalent
- Retail or Thrift experience preferred but not mandatory
- Knowledge of cash handling and cashier procedures, helpful
- Ability and willingness to learn new methods to improve skills and proficiency
SCOPE OF POSITION :
As part of the thrift store team, you will be tasked with a variety of jobs under the supervision of the Store Manager and / or Supervisor. These jobs may include :
receiving donations, sorting, hanging clothes, pricing, stocking sales floor, arranging merchandise in displays, cash register operation, accurate money handling, processing credit cards, helping carry out purchased merchandise. We require good communication with staff-volunteers-customers, all while keeping the store clean and organized with excellent customer service. Must be willing to adhere to uniform, cell phone, break, and smoking policies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :
Must perform all other duties as assigned by a Store Manager or Store Supervisor.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
BENEFITS :
A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions : paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Health Insurance : Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO / PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary 1 and family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.
Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans : Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.
Parental Leave : The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.
Sick Leave : 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.
Paid Vacation :
Paid Holidays : 13 designated holidays 1 floating holiday per year
The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.”
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.
