Thrift Store Clerk/Sorter – Permanent PT – Listowel

This is a permanent, part-time position based on 3 – 15 hours per week.  The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility.

Shifts: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:15 pm. Saturdays 9:00 am to 4:15 pm.  This position works most Saturdays.

Normal location of work is at the Listowel Thrift Store, 272 Main St. E., Listowel, Ontario N4W 2B7.

Permanent part-time employment with The Salvation Army (less than 25 hours per week) will provide you with a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:  vacation time, sick days, employer matching RRSP contributions and Christmas Grants.

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

• Maintain customer service standards, provide service to customers and greet them when entering the store.
• Accurate completion of all customer transactions including cash, debit and credit card sales with minimal voids, overages, or shortages.
• Adhere to store policy regarding refunds, voids and returns.
• Contribute to meet store sales targets, efficient courteous customer service; tactfully manage difficult customers.
• Inform the supervisor of all customer complaints, comments and concerns regarding customer service, prices, merchandise etc.
• Pay particular attention to store security, by monitoring activity within the store.
• Maintain an attractive organized appearance of the store, tidy, restock shelves, clean, sweep, dust, and mop as necessary.
• Contribute to the safety of staff and customers (e.g. snow removal, clear fire exits, and clean spillage).
• Handle the merchandise in a safe and organized manner, assist in stock rotation.
• Replenish inventory levels based on supervisor’s directions.
• Maintain sorting/processing of donated goods; ensure correct pricing and compliance with quality standards.
• Work with volunteers as assigned.
• Perform other position related duties as assigned.

• Complete Secondary School
• Minimum of three (3) months of prior related experience in a retail environment preferred
• Cash handling experience is required
• Knowledge and experience using a cash register, and interact is a definite asset
• Basic math skills required to calculate discounts and percentages as well as reading skills
• Requires continuously standing for long periods of time, frequent twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling, lifting, kneeling
• Ability to lift/move on a regular basis up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work as part of a productive team and/or independently as required
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service sills
• Self-motivated/disciplined and able to work as part of a team
• Able to work most Saturdays
• Provide an original copy of a Background Check
• Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada
• NOTE: Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered

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.