Store Clerk & Sorting Room Worker (8478)

Work Location: Moundsville Service Unit

Work Schedule: Part-time (up to 28 hours/weekly)

This position is responsible for:

Receives, sorts, and prepares donated items for display in the store; determines suitability of items based on established standards; assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse area. Assumes responsibilities of Store Clerk as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities as Sorter:

• Receives, inspects and sorts donated items such as clothes, shoes, household items, bric-a-brack, etc. according to the category and condition.

• Selects items suitable for store display and distributes same to appropriate area for further sorting and/or pricing, discards items in accordance with established procedures.

• Tags items with specially coded tickets and/or prices in accordance with established procedures.

• Hangs clothes on hangers and places same on clothes racks.

• Packs items in boxes and marks boxes; accordingly, assists in transporting boxes to appropriate storage area.

• Prepares non-suitable clothes for the bailer.

• Lifts and carries items to the appropriate destination for further processing, storage or displaying in store.

• Maintains warehouse area in a neat and orderly manner; cleans floors, tables, and work areas.

• Responsibilities as Store Clerk:

• Assists customers purchasing items from The Salvation Army by ringing-up sales utilizing a cash register; collects monies, counts change and prepares receipts; prepares and packages purchased items; prepares and balances the cash drawer and runs routine register printouts; prepares and delivers bank deposits; ensures the security and accountability of all cash register funds and sales records in accordance with established operating procedures.

• Prepares, processes, and maintains various sales records, tax forms, and social service vouchers; prepares routine sales reports as directed.

• Maintains the neatness and security of the cash register area; ensures that forms, bags, etc. are adequately stocked.

• Assists customers by explaining store policy and responding to questions regarding the pricing and/or purchasing of items; ensures that all customers visiting the store have a pleasant experience.

• Assists customers who are donating items to The Salvation Army; directs customers to the proper loading/unloading area, may assist with hauling donations to the storage area; prepares and provides tax receipts as needed.

• Places and arranges items in the store as directed; checks all store displays to ensure that items are maintained and displayed in a neat and orderly manner; rotates and/or rearranges stock as directed; returns items to the proper location after customer's have handled.

• Answers the store telephone in a tactful and courteous manner; assists customers by responding to questions and providing directions and/or general information; may schedule and record donation pick-ups.

• Cleans all display racks and shelves; sweeps and mops floors; cleans windows and mirrors; ensures that the store is maintained in a clean and inviting manner.

• Opens and/or closes store doors in accordance with the store schedule.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

• Ability to operate a cash register.

• Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and count change.

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

• Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull light objects (less than 25 lbs.).

• Moderate mobility: duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis. Distance of travel is usually within the same building.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement Savings Plan Available

• Supplemental Insurance Available

• Voluntary Life Insurance and more!