Store Clerk-New Albany (9322)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists store customers in donating, selecting, and purchasing store items; operates and maintains a cash register; responds to customers questions; maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the store displays; ensures the security of store items and the cash register.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position description.

Assists customers purchasing items from The Salvation Army by ringing-up sales utilizing a cash register; collects monies, counts change and prepares receipts; prepares and packages purchased items; prepares and balances the cash drawer and runs routine register print-outs; prepares and delivers bank deposits; ensures the security and accountability of all cash register funds and sales records in accordance with established operating procedures.

Prepares, processes and maintains various sales records, tax forms, and social service vouchers; prepares routine sales reports as directed.

Maintains the neatness and security of the cash register area; ensures that forms, bags, etc. are adequately stocked.

Assists customers by explaining store policy and responding to questions regarding the pricing and/or purchasing of items; ensures that all customers visiting the store have a pleasant experience.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in pricing and tagging items in the store in accordance with established procedures.

Assists customers in carrying purchased/donated items in/out of the store.

Monitors work of volunteers working in store.

Performs other related work as required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Cash Register Hand Truck General Office Equipment

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or G.E.D. and experience working in a retail store preferred,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of effective customer service techniques.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of basic mathematics.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to operate a cash register.

Ability to perform routine mathematical computations and count change.

Ability to perform frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a normal store environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled