Organization

The Rescue Mission Alliance (RMA) is a Christian non-profit organization that has been serving the less fortunate in Southern California through emergency and long-term rehabilitation services since 1972. RMA partners with local churches to meet the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of the people we serve. The Reseda Thrift Store provides revenue to support to the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission drug and alcohol recovery program.

Summary

The floor associate / cashier will be responsible for maintaining all aspects of the sales floor, placing merchandise on sales floor, greeting and assisting customers, including cashier duties. This is a part-time regular, non-exempt position reporting directly to the Thrift Store Supervisor, but may get direction from the lead and located in Hesperia, CA. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience. This position is eligible for overtime according to applicable guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Put new merchandise (bric and brac and accessories) out on the floor and at the same time clean the shelves/floor of items that don’t belong there.
• Organize existing shoes by color. Bring out new shoes to the floor and organize.
• Sort clothes coming from production by size and color before putting out on floor.
• Organize the entire floor and remove all empty hangers at the end of the day for the next day.
• Pull clothing, accessories, bric and brac as instructed.
• Do markdowns of clothing, accessories, bric and brac as instructed.
• Assist customers as needed.
• Greet and assist customers on sales floor.
• Ring up transactions and wrap or bag purchases.
• Keep workstation clean and orderly at all times.
• Be alert for shoplifters and price tampering.
• Keep display cases neat and full of merchandise.
• Display and rotate jewelry.
• Call for a second cashier when assistance is needed.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Help donors with donations as needed.
• Follow all policies and procedures in Cashier Handbook.
• Know and adhere to store policies and procedures.
• Answer telephone and use paging system.
• Be familiar with basic donation procedures and RMA directory extensions.
• Clean bathrooms as needed.
• Promote RMA Safety Program in alignment with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and model safe work practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

Qualifications

Previous experience a plus, excellent math skills required.

Skills

• Demonstrated work ethic with consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent teamwork, and be able to multi-task.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good hand-to-eye coordination.

Software

There are no software requirements for this position.

Physical Demands

• Need to be able to lift, push, pull, reach, kneel, sort and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Equipment

There are no equipment requirements for this position.

Work Environment

This position will function in a Thrift Store and warehouse setting where medium duty equipment such as forklifts is in use. Will also be working in proximity with an at-risk population where errant behavior and disease risk may be present. Appropriate safety considerations will be required to avoid illness or injury.