Sorting Room Worker & Relief Store Clerk_NE-ALM_401-Thrift Store Department

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a part-time job opening for a Sorting Room Worker/Relief Store Clerk for the Hattiesburg Family Thrift Store, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Job Summary: 
Receives, sorts, prices and prepares donated items for display in the store; determines suitability and pricing of items based on established standards; assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse area. Assumes responsibilities of Store Clerk as needed.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
Ability to sort items in accordance with established categories. Ability to determine the condition of items in accordance with established standards. Ability to utilize a cash register, count money and prepare daily cash reports. Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

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.
 
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:  Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to communicate the English language. Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull moderately heavy objects (25-50 lbs.).  Moderate mobility:  duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.  Distance of travel is usually within the same building.  Work is performed in a warehouse and retail store  environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. Ability to stand for long periods of time at the cash register, ringing up and bagging customers items.

Additional Information:  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.
 
To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
 
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Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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