Cashier & Sorting Room Worker - Clarksville, TN

Job 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.

Receives, sorts, and prepares donated items for display in the store; determines the suitability of things based on established standards; assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse area. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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.

Certifications/Licenses:

None  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of effective customer service techniques.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of basic mathematics.

Ability to sort items by established categories.

Ability to determine the condition of items by established standards.

Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate in 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.

Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull light objects (less than 25 lbs.).

Moderate mobility:  duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.  Distance of travel is generally within the same building.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a regular store environment with no physical discomfort associated with weather changes.

Statement of Purpose

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