Sales Associate / Material Handler

Job overview

The Sales Associate / Material Handler role is an onsite, part-time position in Oakland, California, with flexible hours across Sunday through Saturday. Pay is $16.50 per hour. The Salvation Army’s mission includes meeting human needs without discrimination. The role supports retail operations by assisting customers and donors, processing and stocking merchandise, sorting donations, and maintaining store and donation areas. It also handles point-of-sale transactions and follows store safety and operating procedures.

What you'll do

• Greet and assist customers and donors
• stock merchandise
• sort donations
• maintain assigned store areas
• follow point-of-sale policies
• report hazards
• receive, unload, and stock inventory
• inspect products
• assist donors with removing donated items and provide receipts
• maintain the donation area.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sales associate

material handler

retail

donation sorting

merchandising

customer service

point of sale

oakland ca

the salvation army

part-time

flexible hours

$16.50/hr

evenings

weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting describes the role as suitable for students and semi-retired applicants; flexible part-time shifts may include evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

About the employer

The Salvation Army is hiring for this role. Industry: Used Merchandise Retailers. Sector: 45.