Thrift Store Clerk/Sorter/Driver at the Homer Thrift Store

Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Title: Thrift Store Clerk/Sorter/Driver

Department: Homer Thrift Store

Reports To: Store Manager

FLSA Status: Part-Time / 29 hours per week; Non-Exempt

SCOPE OF POSITION: The Thrift Store Clerk/Sorter/Driver is responsible for handling cash, making change, operating cash register, and charge card machines while maintaining accuracy. When not attending to cashier responsibilities, time will be spent in the warehouse separating and sorting all donated material, pricing inventory, and restocking merchandise as required and directed. This role will serve as a brand ambassador for The Salvation Army.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions with a minimum of supervision.
• Some knowledge of inventory control, retail sales, and loss prevention.
• Ability to operate a cash register, credit card machines, and handle monetary transactions.
• Skill in maintaining excellent customer service by giving prompt and courteous assistance to customers.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills as well as able to perform basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Able to work/interact effectively with the public, co-workers, and volunteers of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Able to understand and follow instructions.
• Must be able to demonstrate the highest level of business and client confidentiality.
• Must pass all background checks required by The Salvation Army.
• Minimum one (1) year work experience in any field (sales/retail preferred).
• Have the ability to work well independently and in a detailed, professional, and courteous manner.
• Have the ability to work independently to meet goals set by management.
• Current Alaska driver's license with acceptable driving and criminal history reports.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCITONS:

• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Maintain cash register, ring in sales, issue credit slips, and make corrections and/or voids. Accept money, make change, and verify checks and credit cards accurately and efficiently.
• Respond to telephone inquiries in a professional friendly manner.
• Receive and assist in resolving complaints from customers regarding merchandise.

• Provide for excellent customer relations by giving prompt and courteous assistance to customers, ensuring that all merchandise has been properly priced.
• Stock store, including, but not limited to, sorting, hanging, pricing, merchandising, and discarding of non-usable items. Pull items that are outdated, label and return them back to the warehouse.
• Receive donations and fill out customer donation receipts.
• Attend store staff meetings as required and stay informed of new policies and directives.
• Assist with the loss prevention program, reporting all incidents of loss to the Store Manager in a timely manner.
• Report safety hazards. Assist in the protection of property and building and help to ensure store cleanliness inside and out.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of clients and other program related information.
• Provide daily inspections of trucks, checking air, water, oil and other items to ensure equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Haul trash to the local landfill or dump facility
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed both inside a store environment and outside loading and unloading trucks. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures and wet conditions. Noise level is generally low to medium.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Speaking, sitting, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, standing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, handling, fingering, climbing, and balancing. Maintain the ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as boxes or furniture, reach overhead, and carry store supplies. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal limits. Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to learn and adhere to proper lifting techniques, always wearing a back brace when lifting heavy items. Maintain the ability to operate a computer, telephone, and similar technologies.

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 to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Store Culture: The business and social environment of a family store changes regularly. What worked yesterday may not work today or tomorrow. To thrive, we must incorporate new ways of thinking and embrace new practices. It is critical that all employees ascribe to the following: A commitment to The Salvation Army's mission, a commitment to everything we do, a commitment to outcomes and measured results, a commitment to innovation and what is possible.

Driver Requirements: Must be an unrestricted licensed driver. Must complete and pass The Salvation Army Driver Safety Course. Current Driver's license required.

Software-related Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook familiarity preferred. Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

Language Skills: Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions and be comfortable working with diverse individuals in face-to-face contact and over the telephone. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.

Mathematical Skills: Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations.

Performance Skills: Must be punctual, organized, self-motivated, flexible, and possess a desire to learn and assist those he/she interacts with.

Protect the Mission: Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Checks required by The Salvation Army for employment.

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position statement.