Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda

Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda

Sales Associate

Kelowna, BC

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 hours ago
Customer SupportProblem Solving

About the role

  • As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
  • Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
  • The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains general cleanliness along with the safety and functionality of warehouse and property in accordance with all safety policies and guidelines
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter.
  • In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges.

Requirements

  • Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
  • Provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
  • Accurate opening and closing of store procedures when required, including POS terminals and till
  • Lifts and relocates bags and boxes to determined areas and assists with heavy lifting as required
  • Concentration Required o The performance of the job requires frequent safety awareness and sorting of donations o Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills
  • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
  • WHMIS Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • A minimum of three (3) months prior related experience,
  • Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills

  • Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army - its mission, culture, and values
  • Ability to work in compliance with fire safety, health & safety and emergency procedures
  • Willingness to be trained and follow direction
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality
  • Professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility
  • The performance of the job requires mopping/sweeping, bending/twisting/lifting, occasional ladder work and fine motor skills

Compensation

  • Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

Benefits

  • We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.
  • The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army's Mission, Vision, and Values, professionally, upholding our code of conduct.
  • Keep stock rotated as per schedule or as directed by supervisor

Company info

  • For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
  • Mission Statement
  • The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
  • Job Description:
  • For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda.
  • The Sales Associate assists in all areas of the Thrift Store's operation including: the efficient and effective reclamation, processing or distribution of warehouse goods; provides quality customer service; participation in the maintenance of an effective and attractive display merchandise in order to maximize profitability of the store.
  • Provide positive and courteous service to customers
  • Process customer transactions at the sales counter including cash and debit/credit sales ensuring accuracy and in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Assist in keeping the general sales floor neat & clean and assure product displays are kept full and are tidy

Equal opportunity

  • Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

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