Thrift Store Clerk

  • Part Time
  • Hamilton
  • Applications have closed.

Focus on the World Ministries INC

Job Overview

Store Clerk is one member of a team of individuals who sees the day-to-day operations of our thrift store.  The clerk is responsible for the general operations of the store, pricing, and customer service for running the till.

This will be a 3-month contract with 13 hours per week, more if needed. Shifts are Tuesday to Friday, in the afternoons.

Job Duties

  • Operate cash register and POS system as required
  • Customer Service: answering phone, customer inquiries, concerns etc. as needed
  • Pricing and placement of items that are sorted
  • Assist with the counting of money and preparation of bank deposit, as needed
  • Active participant in “Tidy Management” (general tidying-up of the store and work area)
  • Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:  

  • Grade 12 or Equivalent

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements  

  • Retail Experience is an asset. Training will be provided
  • Able to communicate efficiently & effectively with customers and co-workers
  • Physically fit, energetic & good co-ordination (position requires frequent bending, twisting, crouching, reaching, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, lifting, and standing for long periods of time).
  • Must be resident in and eligible to work in Canada.
  • Successful reference and background check.  

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

Skills and Capabilities:

  • Willingness to be flexible in their duties
  • Ability to work without supervision
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting
  • Must have a positive attitude and pleasant personality
  • Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
  • Must be in agreement with the mission and purposes of Focus On The World Ministries Inc. 

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation:
  • Staff discounts
  • Vacation (2 weeks/ 4%)
  • The opportunity to learn new skills and in-store sales incentives