THE SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE  SALINAS CA         FULL TIME POSITION,  BENEFIT ELIGIBLE   PAY RATE: $16.00 hour 

ABOUT THE ARC

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program.  We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs.  The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

ABOUT OUR RETAIL TEAM

Become part of the dedicated Retail Team at The Salvation Army! Together we can continue to serve and impact our local community, through the commitment to “Do The Most Good” at our Salinas Thrift Store, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to promote a positive shopping/donor experience, enhance customer service, problem-solving and teamwork skills, while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants. 

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
1. Maintain and clean up the area in and around the Donation trailer/pod at the beginning and end of each shift
2. Appear neatly and cleanly dressed in suitable clothing as per The Salvation Army dress code policy
3. Courteously assist the donor in the receipt of donated items from the donor and provide receipt
4. Maintain all reports and paperwork as instructed by Supervisor
5. Separate and sort all donated material into the proper containers, and properly stack material as instructed by the Supervisor
6. Assist TSA PA/Drivers with loading donations on to trucks as necessary
7. Inform the supervisor of needed items prior to running out (i.e.: brooms, receipts, totes, carts, etc.)
8. Must secure and lock Donation trailer/pod at the end of each shift
9. Must be have flexible availability for scheduling purposes
10. Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must be able to operate POS/Cash Register
• Must pass background check, which will include Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, fellow store employees, customers and donor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.
• Ability to operate a telephone
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks

Schedule

Our stores operate 7 days per week.  Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to always ensure adequate store coverage. Full-time associates may be scheduled to work any full-time shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds when available.