Sales Associate

at  The Salvation Army

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 50 pounds repeatedly
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Universal precautions

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

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

• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A 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.
Published
January 18, 2025
Location
Vernon. BC
Job Type
Part-time
Ministry Unit/Dept:
Vernon - Thift Store
Salary Range:
$17.40
Address:
Vernon. BC
Posting Expires:
January 25, 2025
Applications Accepted By:
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume via email, with subject line of Thrift Store Sales Clerk (Full time). Attention: Bridget at Bridget.Westcott@salvationarmy.c

• Implements store layout plans to attract customers including window displays and merchandise displays; ensures attractiveness of the store through “Tidy Maintenance”
• Replenishes inventory levels based on Supervisor’s directions
• Processes donated household items by unloading, sorting, pacing and loading donated items
• Sorts donated clothing by judging the condition of items, hang and prices good condition clothing
• Contributes 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, clear fire exits, no obstacles inside/outside store, cleans spillage and maintains store cleanliness)
• Takes responsibility for the accurate completion of all customer transactions including visa, debit, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned within job scope.