Retail Sales Associate

About the role

Retail Sales Associate       Location: Rockford IL Pay:  $15.00 per hour   Job Type:  Part-time Schedule:  24 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled   Benefits:     Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, prorated by scheduled hours   Optional voluntary life insurance   403(b) retirement savings plan   Access to additional voluntary benefit options   Employer funded pension plan for eligible employees         About the Role     At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. We are looking for a friendly, dependable Retail Sales Associate to provide great customer service, keep the store  organized, and help create a welcoming shopping experience for customers and donors.     What You’ll Do   Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service   Operate the register and process sales transactions accurately   Help open, close, and balance the register as assigned   Restock merchandise and keep displays neat and easy to shop   Help sort, prepare, and move merchandise to the sales floor   Keep the store clean, safe, and organized   Work with team members to support daily sales and production goals     Training Provided   Paid training on register and store procedures   Ongoing coaching and support from store leadership   Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills     Why Join Us   Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community   On-the-job training   Team-oriented environment   Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!   Qualifications Qualifications-   Required     Ability to provide friendly customer service   Reliable attendance and punctuality   Basic communication and teamwork skills   Basic math and computer skills   Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed   Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift   Ability to bend, reach, and lift or move merchandise throughout the day   High school diploma or currently pursuing        Preferred     Previous retail, cashier, customer service, or thrift store experience   Experience using a  point of sale  system       The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.