Summary of PositionManage donated clothing and items by sorting pricing and appropriately displaying items received. Lifting heavy boxes and picking up items at their location as needed. Must be able to operate an electronic cash register and accurately make monetary transactions.12.42 per hour 19 hours a week201 Star St Mankato MN 56001QualificationsHigh school diploma or general equivalence diploma GED and you must be at least 18 years of age. Possess an aptitude in both written and oral communication be trustworthy especially in confidential matters and be well organized and efficient. Helpful courteous and respectful demeanor with ability to work well with fellow employees and volunteers take supervision from thrift store management and demonstrate concern for thrift store customers. The qualified candidate must be able to pass The Salvation Armys clerical screenings and MVR drivers qualification. Must pass the background checks and be willing to support the mission of The Salvation Army. It must be understood by the incumbent that the provisions of Safe From Harm will apply upon commencement of employment and also understood that the required Safe From Harm training be satisfactorily completed within the first thirty 30 days of employment.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include but are not limited toMust be able to fill out donation receipts for donors.Maintain a positive cooperative and friendly atmosphere when dealing with donorsOccasionally stock items in the storeHelp clean and organize any area you are working in at end of shift before punching out.Running a cash registerAssist in other duties as may be requested by the store management andor officersResponsibilities in Handling DonationsOccasionally sort donated itemsPlace clothing and items on display in the appropriate sales area as neededThrow away all stained torn and damaged goodsPricing of donated itemsAdditional responsibilitiesAttend meetingsAssist with housekeeping and other chores to maintain the store in a clean safe and orderly manner.Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with co-workers. This would include but is not limited to such actions work as a team with co-workers for better store efficiency resolution of conflicts in a professional manner courteous treatment of staff visitors and clients respect of others property and person and professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers and subordinates.Support the mission of The Salvation Army by treating every client and colleague with individual respect and dignity and without discrimination of any kind.And all other duties as assigned and consistent with the mission of The Salvation Army.Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk LevelRisk Level 1 - The tasks or activities conducted by Risk Level 1 would involve no known expectation of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.Physical Activities and Requirements of This PositionTalkingEspecially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions information and ideas accurately loudly or quickly.Average HearingAble to hear average or normal conversation and receive ordinary informationRepetitive MotionMovements frequently and regularly required using the majority of the bodyAverage Visual AbilitiesAverage ordinary visual activity necessary to prepare or inspect documentsPhysical StrengthVariety of work with some prolonged standing walking bending and carryingExerts up to 70 pounds of force occasionallyAble to lift 50 poundsTravelThe incumbent may be required to travel by personal vehicle organization vehicle or other modes of travel to support the Mission of The Salvation Army.Working ConditionsThere are normally no hazardous or significantly unpleasant working conditions with the exception of the occasional emotional distress physical distress or turmoil due to carrying situations with and between staff andor clients. This is a part time position working 21 hours per week and benefits as described in the employee handbook. The normal working schedule is subject to change based on mission needs. This is primarily a Thrift Store environment and this position is Monday - Saturday. The duties and responsibilities of this position cannot be performed from home. Benefits as outlined in the Employee Handbook and a 90 day introductory period.Mental Activities and Requirements of PositionReasoning AbilityAble to interpret various instructionsMathematic abilityAbility to perform basic math skills like addition subtraction multiplication and division as well as percentages and fractionsLanguage AbilityAbility to read a variety of books magazines instruction manuals atlases and encyclopediasAbility to communicate distinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis correct punctuation and variation in word order using present perfect and future tensesAbility to speak read and write fluent English.