Thrift Store Clerk / Donations Depot Sorter

Thrift Store Clerk / Donations Depot Sorter
Job Number # 
12465
Employer 
The Salvation Army (Alberni Valley)
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
3
Date Posted 
May 19, 2015
Apply By 
Jun 02, 2015
Schedule 
Temporary
Hours 
Monday to Saturday shifts between 9:00am to 5:30pm. lengths of shifts may differ.
Wage 
$10.25 / hour
NOC Code 
6421
Source 
Employer
Details 

General Job Description: The Salvation Army is seeking temporary staff members to work scheduled or on-call shifts during June, July and August as a Clerk in our Thift Store and as Sorter in our Donation Depot. Some shifts will be available in September. Once hired, new employees will be trained at one or both locations, as required, and employed as needed. This job is ideally suited for students. 

Thift Store Duties: 

  • serves customers during the day-to-day running of the store
  • implements store layout plans to attract customers including window displays and merchandise displays ensures attractiveness of the store through "tidy maintenance"
  • replenishes store merchandise levels based on supervisor's directions
  • takes responsibility for the accurate completion of all customer transactions, including: visa, debit, cash etc. 

Donation Depot Duties:

  • processes donated household items by unloading, sorting, packing, storing, and loading donated items
  • routes donated items to the appropriate destination (i.e. store distribution, recycling, clothing donation or trash)
  • sorts donated clothing by judging the condition of items
  • hangs and prices good condition clothing prior to sending to the store
  • recieves and moves electronic items, including large televisions
Qualifications 
  • physical dexterity (must be able to lift up to 40 lbs)
  • good judgment
  • good communication skills with fellow staff members and customers
  • open to feedback from peers and supervisors 
  • kind and caring nature

 All Applicants must be fully available on Saturdays.

Applicants will be asked to submit a Crimnal Records Check once hired. Applications should bring three references to their interview which are both personal and work related.

How to Apply 

Please apply in person to one of our managers

  • John Cloke at the Donations Depot, 4841 Redford St, Port Alberni BC, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
  • Esther Kaiser at The Thrift Store, 2984 3rd Ave, Port Alberni BC, Mon-Fri 9:30am-4pm

Applicants may also email their resume to Esther Kaiser at Esther.Kaiser@shaw.ca