Store Clerk_NE-NSC_408-Thrift Store Department

Store Clerk-NE_NSC-Thrift Store Department-408 Introductory Statement: The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a store clerk for the Hickory Unit, located in Boone, NC. Job Summary: Assists store customers in donating, selecting, and purchasing store items; operates and maintains a cash register; responds to customers’ questions; maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the store displays; ensures the security of store items and the cash register. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Knowledge of effective customer service techniques. Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to operate a cash register, perform routine mathematical computations and count change. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing. Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and count change. Ability to perform frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting. Education and Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. and experience working in a retail store preferred, or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Duties are usually performed standing. Standing may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting. Moderate physical effort required associated with sitting, walking, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, and carrying light to heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.). Work is sometimes performed in a normal store where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Additional Information: All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.   Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.