Seasonal Casual Sales Associate

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. 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.
The Sales Associate assists in all areas of the Thrift Store’s operation including: the efficient and effective reclamation, processing or distribution of warehouse goods; provides quality customer service; Thrift Stores Functions/Responsibilities:

Provide positive and courteous service to customers
Process customer transactions at the sales counter including cash and debit/credit sales ensuring accuracy and in accordance with policies and procedures
Assist in keeping the general sales floor neat & clean and assure product displays are kept full and are tidy
Keep stock rotated as per schedule or as directed by supervisor
Implements store layout plans to attract customers including window displays and merchandise displays; Arrange and display sales items
Lifts and relocates bags and boxes to determined areas as required. Climbs ladders and stores seasonal product in overhead storage bins
Separates recycling and garbage, and processes both according to the direction given, including into truck for removal
Maintains general cleanliness along with the safety and functionality of warehouse and property in accordance with all safety policies and guidelines
Shares janitorial duties in common spaces such as washroom and kitchen
This is a Casual Position

• Work environment is typically in an office, thrift store or sorting room.
• The incumbent will have completed Public School

Up to three months of prior related experience including experiences with warehouse receiving/processing/distribution of goods, and customer service
Knowledge of lifting guidelines are an asset

The performance of the job requires frequently standing for long periods of time, twisting, bending, crouching, reaching overhead, pulling and pushing, kneeling & lifting up to 25 pounds
The performance of the job requires frequent safety awareness and sorting of donations
A clean Class 5 drivers abstract.

• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.
• Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.