Thrift Store Worker

The Thrift Store Clerk provides service to customers, sorts incoming products, and assists the Store Manager in the maintenance of all store operations.

Hours:

• 7 l/2 hour per day with ½ hour unpaid lunch

Terms of Employment: 

• Various Shifts as needed – Casual/Contract

• The performance of the job requires continuously standing for long periods of time, frequent twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling, lifting, kneeling and entering data for transactions.
• The performance of the job requires continuous visual monitoring.
• Contributes to meeting store sales budgets by maintaining customer service standards.
• Implements store layout plans to attract customers including window displays and merchandise displays; ensures attractiveness of the store through “Tidy Maintenance” based on Store Manager’s directions.
• Replenishes inventory levels based on Store Manager’s directions
• 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.    
• Ensures in-store safety for staff and customers (e.g. Snow removal, clear fire exits, no obstacles inside/outside store, cleans spillage and maintains store cleanliness dealing with volatile situations); ensures property (store) is secured at all times.
• The performance of the job requires visual monitoring and frequently working with numbers.
• They are involved in minor financial matters regularly, or on a relief basis, or has responsibility for the wise use of their own resources. They may be authorized to spend, disburse, or collect small amounts of cash. They have very little input into the annual budget.
• Participate in ongoing training as provided and cooperate in the Annual Performance Evaluation.
• Performs other duties as necessary and/or as assigned

• Previous experience as a cashier is an asset
• Police Security Clearance Certificate
• Able to function well in a team setting.
• Will have completed Grade 10.
• One year related experience in retail.
• Ability to relate to and engage marginalized people with a positive outcome perspective while remaining non-judgmental.

• Previous experience working with a cash register would be an asset and enjoy working with all types of people.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

 The Salvation Army requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of full vaccination. The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to a medical exemption.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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