Thrift Store Sales Associate

at  The Salvation Army

Thrift Store Sales Associate provides service to customers, sorts incoming products, and assists the manager in the maintenance of all Williams Lake Salvation Army Thrift Store operations.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• The successful job applicant will have completed High School.

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• Up to three months of prior related experience, including life skills
• 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.
• Brand awareness would be a definite asset.
• 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 & CAPABILITIES:

• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated/disciplined.
• Lead by example, by demonstrating a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible in the face of change.
• Ability to maintain information in confidence and exercise good judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills.
• Ability 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 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.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

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

• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clean driver abstract
• Completion of our online Praesidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training
• Completion of Fit4Mission 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 21, 2025
Location
Williams Lake, BC
Job Type
Part-time
Ministry Unit/Dept:
Williams Lake Corps
Salary Range:
$17.40/hr
Address:
267 Borland Street, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1R4
Posting Expires:
Open until filled
Applications Accepted By:
tamara.robinson@salvationarmy.c

• Support The Salvation Army mission, vision, values, and standards.
• Treat all people with respect and dignity; Greet and interact with customers/donors in a positive, friendly and courteous manner.
• Contribute to meeting store sales targets; provide efficient courteous customer service; use tact when dealing with difficult customers.
• Be knowledgeable regarding product pricing and featured sale products; protect the integrity of all donated items.
• Maintain store opening and closing procedures as required.
• Responsible for accurate completion of all customer transactions including cash and debit sales with minimal voids, overages, or shortages.
• Adhere to store policy regarding cheques, credit cards, refunds, voids, and holds.
• Process raw materials by loading/unloading, sorting, packing, pricing, and storing donations.
• Possess knowledge of stock in order to respond to customer enquiries by phone/in person.
• Pay attention to store security, by monitoring activity within the store.
• Assist with store layout plans to attract customers, which include window displays and merchandise displays; ensures attractiveness of the store through “Tidy Maintenance”.
• Contribute to the control of inventory by retrieving, sorting, hanging, and pricing as directed.
• Assist with donation turnover, replenish inventory levels on the sales floor and remove inventory from sales floor as directed.
• Handle the merchandise in a safe and organized manner; assist in stock rotation – “ragging” items in the store.
• Assist donors with their contributions, unload donations and place stock in appropriate warehouse location.
• Maintain the proper sorting and processing of all donated goods, ensure compliance with quality standards; that all products are priced correctly as per store policy.
• Work with volunteers as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned