About the Role
The Thrift Store Clerk provides customer service, sorts incoming product, and assists in the ongoing retail operations of The Salvation Army Innisfail Thrift Store.
Responsibilities
- Interact with customers/donors in a positive, friendly, and courteous manner.
- Protect the integrity of all donated items.
- Responsible for accurate completion of all customer transactions including cash and debit sales.
- Contribute to meeting store budgets by maintaining customer service standards.
- Opening and closing of store following store procedures when required.
- 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 particular attention to store security, by monitoring activity within the store.
- Handle the merchandise in a safe and organized manner; assist in stock rotation.
- Contribute to the control of inventory by receiving, sorting, and pricing as per directions.
- Assist with store layout plans to attract customers, which include window displays and merchandise displays; ensures attractiveness of the store through “Tidy Maintenance”.
- Replenish inventory levels based on supervisor’s directions.
- Removal of inventory from sales floor as directed.
- Maintain the proper sorting and processing of all donated goods, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Maintain an attractive organized appearance of the store, tidy up and restock shelves, clean, sweep, dust and mop as necessary.
- Abide by store policy and procedures.
- Contribute to the safety of staff and customers (e.g., snow removal, clear fire exits, cleans spillage).
- Perform other position related duties as required.
Requirements
- Completion of Secondary School.
- Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Have a minimum of three (3) months of prior related experience.
- Cash handling experience is required.
- Knowledge and experience using a cash register, debit machine and/or credit card processing is a definite asset.
- Must comply with all Salvation Army policies and procedures and associated legislation.
- Provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
- The screening is secured either through the national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment.
- May require screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
- Support for and an understanding of the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada.
Skills
- Develop an understanding of the Mission of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
- Maintain information in confidence as required.
- Participate as an active and responsible team member.
- Participate in mandatory orientation training.
- Participate in regular supervision and performance appraisal process.
- Represent the organization in a professional and engaging manner.
- Brand awareness would be an asset.
- Ability to stand for long periods with frequent twisting, bending, crouching and reaching is required.
- Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills and respect authority.
- Self-motivated/disciplined.
- Represent The Salvation Army in a positive manner.
- Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a cooperative team-oriented atmosphere.
Location
- Innisfail
Work Type
- Temporary Full Time
Experience Level
- Minimum of three (3) months of prior related experience
Education Level
- Completion of Secondary School
Salary/Compensations
- $17.00 to $18.08 with a maximum of $21.69
Benefits
- Potential to experience flexibility at work
- Health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time
- RRSP’s
- Opportunities to expand skills and advance careers
About the Company
- For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda.
- Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter.
- In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges.
- We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.
- As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
- Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Equal Opportunity
- Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria.
- Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program.
- Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.
- The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.
