Job Description

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.

Salary Range Starting at: $16.23/per hour

As the inventory specialist/cashier, you will provide for a quality-driven organization and structure of all donations received and selling quality items to the public. You will accept donations with a spirit of grace and provide receipts to donors, ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

What You Will Do:

• Receive with courtesy all donations at the back of the store. Issue tax receipts when requested.
• Avoid receiving broken, damaged, or stained items.
• Maintain a clean and organized back room, separating household donations, books, electronics, and other items from clothing and transporting items to the proper department.
• Follow all Salvation Army policies regarding the sale of merchandise. Ensure inventory quality by adhering to merchandise standards and preventing damage to donated goods.
• Have the necessary boxes for all donations and accessories (e.g., socks, belts, purses, toys, underwear, etc.).
• Sort and clean donations as appropriate, as well as price, hang, and barb as instructed by the store manager, and put items worth sale onto the sales floor.
• Keep an attitude of urgency in getting the sorting accomplished. This will keep piles from getting away from a manageable size.
• Inform the store manager when volunteers and community service workers are not doing their work correctly.
• Perform all functions related to running the cash register, including but not limited to ringing up customer sales, making change, and running the card reader.
• Assist with carry-outs if purchased merchandise is heavy, large, or awkward to carry.
• Accompany box truck driver as needed on pick-ups and deliveries.
• Cooperate with the store manager and/or corps officer in other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to all organization practices, policies, and procedures.
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education High school diploma or equivalent

Background Checks Position requires a background check to be completed and all background check results will be reviewed.

Experience Minimum of two years customer service experience

Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to speak, write, and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.

Supervisory Responsibility: No supervisory responsibility for this position.

The physical requirements described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the duties of this job successfully.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include:

• Able to twist, bend, squat, reach, push and pull.
• Able to lift 60lbs and move 100lbs.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to outdoor temperature year-round and possible exposure to odors and dust.
• Good speaking, hearing, and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity

Travel: The position will not require travel

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical thrift store environment. Typical driving is within Monroe County, Indiana. Pick-up and delivery will be in a typical donor’s residential home. The position will require Saturday work – we are closed on Sundays.

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.

The Salvation Army is an equal-opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Qualifications

Why Work with Us?

If you’re ready for a career doing meaningful work with a discernable impact, keep reading. The Salvation Army’s brand promise is to Do the Most Good® - and it’s our employees that help us get there. At every level and in every discipline, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day. If you work for us, you will be the hands and feet that enable us to help others

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and help anyone in need in His name without discrimination. Our work culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices seriously great places to work. Just walk inside our doors and you’ll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

In addition to traditional Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits, see what our employees told us they most liked about working for the Indiana Division of TSA by responding to our most recent 2023 survey…

• 91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities
• 75% find their “Work Stress” manageable
• 80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress
• 89% appreciate the remote work options they have in their position
• 98% appreciate how they are allowed to use 4 sicks days as “Discretionary”
• 99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year

See what our employees said when asked to rank the best reasons for working at the Indiana Division Salvation Army…

1. Helping People
2. Faith Centered Organization
3. Work Environment/ Co-Workers
4. Benefits