Thrift Store Worker (Part-Time)

Job Duties

Summary of Position

Manage donated clothing and items by sorting, pricing, and appropriately displaying items received. Lifting heavy boxes and picking up items at their location as needed. Must be able to operate an electronic cash register and accurately make monetary transactions.

$12.42 per hour, 19 hours a week

201 Star St, Mankato, MN 56001

Qualifications

High school diploma, or general equivalence diploma (GED) and you must be at least 18 years of age. Possess an aptitude in both written and oral communication, be trustworthy, especially in confidential matters and be well organized and efficient. Helpful, courteous and respectful demeanor, with ability to work well with fellow employees and volunteers, take supervision from thrift store management and demonstrate concern for thrift store customers. The qualified candidate must be able to pass The Salvation Army's clerical screenings and MVR drivers' qualification. Must pass the background checks and be willing to support the mission of The Salvation Army. It must be understood by the incumbent that the provisions of Safe From Harm will apply upon commencement of employment and also understood that the required Safe From Harm training be satisfactorily completed within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Must be able to fill out donation receipts for donors.

Maintain a positive, cooperative and friendly atmosphere when dealing with donors

Occasionally stock items in the store

Help clean and organize any area you are working in at end of shift before punching out.

Running a cash register

Assist in other duties as may be requested by the store management and/or officers

Responsibilities in Handling Donations:

Occasionally sort donated items

Place clothing and items on display in the appropriate sales area as needed

Throw away all stained, torn, and damaged goods

Pricing of donated items

Additional responsibilities:

Attend meetings

Assist with housekeeping and other chores to maintain the store in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.

Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with co-workers. This would include, but is not limited to such actions: work as a team with co-workers for better store efficiency, resolution of conflicts in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, visitors and clients; respect of others' property and person and professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, and subordinates.

Support the mission of The Salvation Army by treating every client and colleague with individual respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.

And all other duties as assigned and consistent with the mission of The Salvation Army.

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk Level

Risk Level 1 - The tasks or activities conducted by Risk Level 1 would involve no known expectation of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Physical Activities and Requirements of This Position

Talking

Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions, information, and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Average Hearing

Able to hear average or normal conversation and receive ordinary information

Repetitive Motion

Movements frequently and regularly required using the majority of the body

Average Visual Abilities

Average, ordinary, visual activity necessary to prepare or inspect documents

Physical Strength

Variety of work; with some prolonged standing, walking, bending and carrying

Exerts up to 70 pounds of force occasionally

Able to lift 50 pounds

Travel

The incumbent may be required to travel by personal vehicle, organization vehicle or other modes of travel to support the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Working Conditions

There are normally no hazardous or significantly unpleasant working conditions, with the exception of the occasional emotional distress, physical distress or turmoil (due to carrying situations) with and between staff and/or clients. This is a part time position working 21 hours per week and benefits as described in the employee handbook. The normal working schedule is subject to change based on mission needs. This is primarily a Thrift Store environment and this position is Monday - Saturday. The duties and responsibilities of this position cannot be performed from home. Benefits as outlined in the Employee Handbook and a 90 day introductory period.

Mental Activities and Requirements of Position

Reasoning Ability

Able to interpret various instructions

Mathematic ability

Ability to perform basic math skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division as well as percentages and fractions

Language Ability

Ability to read a variety of books, magazines, instruction manuals, atlases, and encyclopedias

Ability to communicate distinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis; correct punctuation and variation in word order; using present, perfect, and future tenses

Ability to speak read and write fluent English.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

56001

Job Type

Part Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

N132-23539

Job Benefits

Not specified