Sales Associate

To assist in the operations of collecting and processing of donations and selling goods in the Thrift Store, practicing good stewardship of our donated resources.

HOURS:

• Full-time –   37.5 hours per week. – no Sunday work.

• Contribute to meeting store sales budgets by maintaining customer service standards
• Implement store layout plans to attract customers including window displays and merchandise displays; ensures attractiveness of the store through “Tidy Maintenance”
• Replenish inventory levels based on Supervisor’s directions
• Receive donations in a positive professional manner, helping donors if necessary move items into the Thrift Store building. Uses safe practices in lifting and moving heavy items.
• Process donated household items by unloading, sorting, placing, and loading donated items
• Sort donated clothing by judging the condition of items, hang and prices good condition clothing
• Operate the baler, compactor.
• Contribute to the control of inventory by retrieving, sorting, and pricing as per directions; protects the store from inventory shrinkage by close visual monitoring.
• Contributes to the safety of staff and customers (e.g. snow removal, garbage removal, clear fire exits, no obstacles inside/outside store, cleans spillage, and maintains store cleanliness)
• Take responsibility for the accurate completion of all customer transactions including visa, debit, etc.

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

• Completion of high school (an alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable)

Experience:

• Up to three (3) months prior experience, including life skills

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Heavy lifting: able to lift up to 30 pounds repeatedly
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Universal precautions

• Cash register experience is an asset – but we will provide training

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

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• 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. 

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.