Thrift Store Clerk – Casual – Ridgetown

This is a casual relief position with no guaranteed hours.  Flexibility in scheduling is required.  The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility.  Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal break.

Shifts: Various

Operational hours of this facility are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Interested applicants must respond in writing with a cover letter and resume.

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

1. Operations:

• Opening and closing the store.
• Accurate completion of all customer transactions including cash and debit sales.
• Contribute to meeting store budgets by maintaining customer service standards.
• Assist with store layout plans to attract customer, which include window displays and merchandise displays.
• Ensures attractiveness of the store through “Tidy Maintenance”.
• Replenish inventory levels based on managers directions.
• Contribute to the control of inventory by receiving, sorting, and pricing as per directions.
• Select donations for store distribution meeting established standards of quality and distinguishing between discarded and good quality merchandise according to company standards; ensure that all products are priced correctly as per store policy.
• Process donated items by unloading, sorting, and packing, storing, loading, and bailing the donations protects the integrity of the donations.
• Assist donors with their donations, unload donations and place stock in appropriate locations
• Be knowledgeable regarding product pricing and featured sale products.
• Pay attention to store security, by monitoring activity in the store.
• Contribute to the safety of staff and customers (e.g., snow removal, clear fire exits and clean spillage.)
• Work as a productive team member and independently when necessary.
• Direct volunteer work assignments in the store.

1. Communications

• Inform your supervisor of all customer complaints, comments and concerns regarding customer service, prices, merchandise, etc.

1. Health and Safety:

• Complete janitorial duties i.e., cleaning floors, washrooms, etc. as needed.
• Ensure the Thrift Store is maintained regarding appearance, condition and safety as recommended by Public Health etc.
• Seek out continual education and resources for all areas of responsibilities, specifically regarding COVID-19 requirements as per the local Health Unit.
• Ensure the safety and comfort of the ministry unit by maintaining cleanliness and safety etc.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand for long periods with frequent twisting, bending, crouching, and reaching is required.
• Ability to lift/move on a regular basis up to 25 pounds.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Completion of Secondary School.

• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) months of prior related experience in warehouse processing or goods distribution and knowledge of lifting guidelines.
• Some related experience in warehouse processing or goods distribution would be a definite asset.
• Knowledge of lifting guidelines would be a definite asset.
• Cash handling experience is required.
• Basic math skills required to calculate discounts and percentages as well as reading skills.
• Knowledge and experience using a cash register, debit machine and/or credit card processing is a definite asset.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Maintain information in confidence as required
• Participate as an active and responsible team member.
• Represent the organization in a professional and engaging manner.

• Brand awareness would be an asset.
• Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills and respect authority
• Self-motivated/disciplined.
• Represent The Salvation Army in a positive manner

• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a cooperative team-oriented atmosphere.

• Ability & 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 with vulnerable sector screening.
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

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.

Internal Applicants, please advise Department Heads of your intentions prior to submitting your application.