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Store Associate
The Salvation Army in CanadaStore Associate processing donations, merchandise, and customer transactions at The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Mill Bay. Maintaining inventory, displays, safety, and customer service.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong customer service skills while efficiently handling cash transactions and maintaining store operations. Capable of adhering to safety policies and effectively managing inventory and donations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cash Handling ExperienceCustomer Service SkillsInventory ManagementCompliance With OH&S LegislationEffective Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Cash Register OperationCustomer TransactionsSorting and Processing GoodsProduct PricingStock RotationDonation ProcessingLifting Guidelines KnowledgeComputerized Environment ExperienceMerchandise Display AssistanceSafety Procedures Compliance
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationPositive AttitudeIndependent Work AbilityProblem-Solving Skills
Industry Keywords
The Salvation ArmyHealth and Safety PoliciesStore SecuritySales TargetsCustomer Enquiries
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Greet and interact with customers and donors in a positive, friendly, and courteous manner
- Contribute to store sales targets and provide efficient customer service
- Explain product pricing and featured sale products while protecting donated items
- Maintain store opening and closing procedures
- Accurately complete customer transactions, including cash and debit sales
- Follow policies for cheques, credit cards, refunds, voids, and holds
- Load, unload, sort, pack, hang, price, and store donated materials
- Respond to customer enquiries by phone and in person
- Monitor store activity and maintain store security
- Assist with window displays, merchandise displays, and store layout plans
- Retrieve, sort, hang, and price inventory
- Assist with donation turnover, replenish sales-floor inventory, and remove inventory as directed
- Handle merchandise safely and organize stock rotation and recycling
- Assist donors with contributions and place donations in appropriate locations
- Maintain proper sorting and processing of goods and ensure correct pricing
- Support staff and customer safety, including snow removal, clearing fire exits, and cleaning spills
- Maintain an attractive, organized, and safe store; tidy, restock, sweep, dust, and mop
- Clean the lunchroom, washroom, and common areas on a rotational basis
- Work in compliance with OH&S legislation and The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies
- Report directly to the Store Manager
Requirements
What you’ll need- Completion of some high school course work
- Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered
- A few months of experience in processing or distribution of goods or customer service
- Knowledge of lifting guidelines
- Cash handling experience is required
- Experience with cash registers and related processes and procedures, including bank deposits and summary reports
- Product brand awareness is an asset
- Experience working in a computerized environment
- Ability to stand for long periods and frequently twist, bend, crouch, and reach
- Ability to lift/move 30 pounds
- Physically capable of lifting/carrying up to 29 lbs frequently without assistance, including bending, twisting, pulling, and pushing products
- Willingness to understand and support The Salvation Army’s mission and purpose in Canada
- Compliance with OH&S legislation and The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures
- Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully
- Good oral interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as an active, responsible team member
- Ability to work weekdays and/or Saturdays
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time
- RRSPs
- Potential flexibility at work
- Opportunities to expand skills and advance careers
- Continuous learning and growth opportunities
- Reasonable accommodation upon request