Thrift Store Sales Associate

This position works for the Thrift Store.  You must be able to provide support to Thrift Store Manager.  Have organizational skills.  Duties will include stocking shelves operating checkout, customer service, warehouse sorting and pricing.

Hours:

• 40 hours per week

• Ensures the safety and security of customers, volunteers and staff
• Takes responsibility for daily and overall safety of self and others
• As an initial point of contact with customers and donors. Represents The Salvation Army effectively by providing courteous and diplomatic service
• Maintains knowledge of legislative and company policies such as Health & Safety Regulations
• The Successful Candidate will be responsible to provide excellent customer service in our Thrift Store
• Stock store shelves in an orderly and organized fashion.
• Provide excellent customer service to our customers and donors
• Undertake other reasonable duties as assigned
• Accept donations and issue temporary receipt as required
• Prices stock according to policy
• Operates Point of Sale Equipment on a regular basis.

• The successful job applicant will have completed High School.
• Must be able to follow instructions both verbally and written
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others
• Be familiar with the Salvation Army Mission Statement
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written organizational skills
• Demonstrates ability to work with customers, peers, staff, and volunteers

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• The job requires a large amount of walking, and lifting pushing and pulling of packages up to 50lbs.

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

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

In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees in Canada.  The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.

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.