Sales Associate (casual)

Port Alberni - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 17 - 18

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 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 Associate provides service to customers sorts incoming products and assists the Manager in the maintenance of all store operations.

KEY Accountabilities:

Willingness to work within the mission vision & values of The Salvation Army
Use a client-centered approach by consistently demonstrating compassion respect and empathy
Contributes to meeting store sales budgets by maintaining customer service standards
Implements store layout plans to attract customers including merchandise displays; ensures attractiveness of the store through Tidy Maintenance
Replenishes inventory levels based on Managers directions
Processes donated household items by unloading sorting packing storing and loading donated items
Sorts donated clothing by judging the condition of the items
Routes donated items to the appropriate destination (store distribution recycling rag out trash)
Hang and price good condition clothing
Contributes to the control of inventory by retrieving sorting and pricing as per directions; protects the store from inventory shrinkage by close visual monitoring
Takes responsibility for the accurate completion of all customer transactions including visa debit etc.
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)
Attends staff meetings
Performs other duties as assigned.

Health & Safety:

The job incumbent may be exposed to the risk of moderate to severe injury or illnesses due to:

Physical attacks by others

Exposure to infectious diseases

Exposure to toxic chemicals (e.g. toxic spills)

Moving objects

Sharp objects (e.g. needle pricks)

Electrical hazards

Repetitive strain injuries (e.g. back wrist)

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils:

Internal: N/A

External: N/A

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports directly to Thrift Store Manager
Direct reports: None

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

Has responsibility for cash float safe code access keys & donation receiving

Working Conditions:

The incumbent will work under the following disagreeable conditions:

Handle garbage
Isolation and monotony
Odours
Dealing with angry people
Verbal abuse
Exposure to toxic chemicals
Various weather conditions
CHANGE ROOM garbage WHICH MAY INCLUDE HUMAN WASTE

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

education and experience Qualifications:

The successful job applicant will have completed Public School and/or High School.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

More than three months but less than one year of prior related experience including life skills and general familiarity with customer service and cash handling.

Skills and Capabilities

High attention and accuracy when operating Squirrel Till

Heavy lifting: able to life up to 25 pounds regularly
Ability to stand for long periods
Universal precautions.
Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion (i.e. The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $17.85 to $18.76 with a maximum of $22.51.

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.

Required Experience:

Who We AreFor 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 addition we support people exp...