Thrift Store Associate - PT Tooele

Tooele, Utah Location

Thrift Store Associate

Part-Time

ORGANIZATION:

Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving individuals, families, and veterans in Utah who are experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014.

OUR MISSION To empower those in need by addressing the underlying cause of poverty, providing a comprehensive plan, and supporting their journey to self-sufficiency.

OUR VISION Every individual embodies their worth and value with self-esteem, hope and abilities restored, thriving in affordable housing.

CULTURE VALUES:

• Kindness – Remember Kindness is Contagious!
• Connection – It’s why we’re here and what gives purpose & meaning to life!
• Kinship – We want you and those we serve to feel a sense of Belonging.
• Self-Worth – Treat people the way they can become w/True Value & Worth!
• Self-Reliance – Learn your role and take initiative!! We want “Fishermen”!

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Golden Rule: To treat all people as we ourselves would wish to be treated.
• Positive Influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which individual lives are saved & improved by the positive experience of the people we influence.
• Leadership: To lead by example, developing, promoting, and sharing new ideas and programs to help those experiencing homelessness.
• Authenticity: To do what we say we do.
• Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships.

OUR MOTTO: It Takes All of Us to end homelessness.

PURPOSE:

As a Thrift Store Associate, you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable shopping experience for our customers. From processing sales and helping shoppers find great treasures to supporting your teammates and keeping the store looking its best, every day brings something new. We're looking for someone who is friendly, adaptable, and excited to contribute to a positive team environment while helping drive store success. 

At Switchpoint, the safety of our employees is a top priority, and all team members are expected to follow OSHA-approved lifting techniques and safe ergonomic practices while on the job.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service in a professional and kind manner with customers, donors, volunteers, and team members.
• Operate the cash register and handle cash accurately; experience as a cashier preferred.
• Price and merchandise items accurately, maintaining a good understanding of the value of thrift store items.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area, including backroom processing and donation management.
• Assist with opening and closing store procedures, restocking, displays, and reporting procedures for cash register and credit card transactions.
• Help process donations, deal with vendors, and support other team members as needed.
• Work collaboratively with coworkers and be a self-starter, reliably completing assigned tasks.
• Safely operate store vehicles as needed (clean driving record required; ability to drive box truck and truck/trailer).
• Follow all safety guidelines, including OSHA standards and safe lifting techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. safely.
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs as required.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and moving items throughout the store.

Qualifications:

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Previous retail, thrift, or cash handling experience is a plus.

Employee Benefits:

• 401k
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• VASA Gym discount

Compensation

Starting pay $14/hour

Part-Time Position

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce.

"Employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and dependent on the position you are applying at Switchpoint."