Thrift Store Associate - Ocala, United States - HUMANE SOCIETY OF MARION COUNTY INC

Description

Job Description

Job description

summary:

· Assists with HSMC's Thrift Store daily operations.

· Monitors customers regularly to help the store in loss prevention.

· Fills in as needed in the electronics department, warehouse, donation truck, and register.

· Provides backup for other Thrift Store personnel as needed.

Responsibilities:

· Follows procedures for accepting and sorting donations.

· Assists with opening and closing the store.

· Assists with the processing of donated items.

· Assists in the display of merchandise inside the store.

· Welcomes customers, helps them with the selection of merchandise, and provides excellent customer service.

· Answers the telephone in a pleasant and caring way.

· Reacts to all concerns of customers quickly with a sense of importance.

· Maintains cleanliness of store.

· Handles cash, change and operate the cash register.

· Ensures stock levels on the sales floor are maintained continually.

· Organizes merchandise pricing, signage and coding.

· Performs other duties as required.

· Receives donations from public.

· Sorts clothing, shoes and household items.

· Organizes and maintains a neat, clean warehouse.

· Assists Thrift Store Manager and staff in identifying items to take into Thrift Store for sale.

· Provides basic inventory information.

· Provides backup to all Thrift Store personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Reliable and trustworthy; sound decision-making skills.

· Ability to serve clients in a professional, welcoming, and efficient manner.

• Cooperative, friendly, and helpful attitude with clients and co-workers.

· Knowledge of basic computer, organizational and clerical skills.

· Team player, able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.

· Ability to work courteously and cooperatively with volunteers, staff, and the public.

· Basic money handling necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Occasionally may be required to lift items over 50+ pounds to various heights for distances up to 25 feet.

· Able to pivot and climb ladders, talk, walk, see, hear stand, sit, use hands and/or fingers to type and feel, and will reach with hands and arms.

32 Hours per week. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are required

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person