Thrift Store Clerk II
Thrift Store Clerk II
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Job Description
Who We Are
For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and shelter. In addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Position Purpose summary: The Thrift Store Clerk provides customer service to customers sorts incoming products and assists the Supervisor in the maintenance of all store operations.
Accountabilities:
Customer Service
Takes responsibility for the accurate completion of all customer transactions including Visa. Debit etc.
Communicates with costumers to provide product and store information.
Complete daily cash-out and sales receipt summaries and bank deposit documentation as per Thrift Store policy
Contributes to meeting store sales budgets by maintaining customer service standards
Contributes to the safety of staff and customers (e.g. snow removal clear fire exits no obstacles inside/outside store cleans spillage and maintains store cleanliness)
Product Handling
Receive sort and price donations based on store policies.
Place priced product on floor racks and shelves
Remove product from and keep clean donation bin
Discard unusable and old product to Thrift Store garbage
Rotate floor product as per Thrift Store policy
Implements store layout plans to attract customers including window displays and merchandise displays
Contributes to the control of inventory by retrieving sorting and pricing as per directions
Protects the store from inventory shrinkage by close visual monitoring
Volunteers
Work with Thrift Store volunteers and provide direction as required by Store Supervisor
Thrift Store Cleaning and Upkeep
Assist in daily cleaning duties of the Thrift Store including sorting areas staff washroom store product areas (shelves and racks) floors windows change rooms and exterior donation receiving areas (store main and rear entrances) and as directed by supervising staff
Working Conditions:
This is a casual on call position with no guaranteed hours. Flexibility in schedule will be required.
There may be some level of stress involved when working with high demand clients and during times when significant amounts of donations are received and require sorting and/or disposal.
Education and Experience Qualifications:
Education Qualifications Experience and Certifications:
Grade 12 Education
Up to 3 months experience in retail and customer service
Ability to perform cash register duties
Be conscientious of good customer service; treat customers with respect.
Some understanding and knowledge of clothing fabric and furniture value and usefulness to be able to sort price and display appropriate donations
Note: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Skills and Capabilities:
Ability to work within the mandate of and embrace the mission of The Salvation Army
Willingness to adhere to the Mission Statement and values of The Salvation Army
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Effective communication in English
Excellent team and interpersonal skills.
Duties involve standing for long periods of time and/or lifting items weighing up to 15kg (33lbs).
Dress appropriately for the job professional casual.
Willing and able to work flexible hours.
Effective time management and organizational skills
Self-directed and motivated
Ability to work independently and within a team
The successful incumbent will be required to complete/provide:
Valid Police Check
Valid First Aid certificate
WHMIS
The Salvation Army on-line certification for abuse prevention
Participate in mandatory yearly training
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $20.54 to $21.01 with a maximum of $21.48.Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
Employment Type
Part-Time
