Retail Sales Associate

Over the last 68 years, SVdP has grown from a volunteer-led non-profit to the largest human services agency in Lane County with more than 600 employees. Our mission is to assist the poor and those in need of consolation, seeking out and utilizing every resource. Being mindful of the sanctity and dignity of all, any charitable work that advances those goals is within the mission of SVdP Lane County.

St. Vinnie's Retail Stores are looking for friendly and hardworking individuals to add to our team! Candidates must have exceptional customer service skills, attention to detail, and have the physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs. repetitively and 50 lbs. on occasion. This position also requires motivation, and working as part of a team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet customers and see if they need assistance finding anything
• Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payments
• Arrange and display merchandise to promote sales
• Unload carts full of merchandise to the proper areas of the store
• Load carts with rotated merchandise
• Hang clothing on racks and have the ability to lift and twist the upper body repetitively
• Stoop, twist, and bend continuously to put product away in high and low places
• Proficiently and correctly check product for defects
• Use hand truck, dolly, and furniture moving equipment
• Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent and handle these situations
• Sweep, mop, and wipe down glass surfaces, and windows and restrooms
• Pick up items that have been left in dressing rooms and on the floor
• Retain knowledge of sales, promotions, and discounts available

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Customer service oriented
• Self-motivated, organized and able to work as part of a team
• Strong verbal communication skills, and not afraid to ask questions
• Stand for 8 hours
• Lift, push and pull up to 35 lbs.
• Lift furniture and misc. items up to 50 lbs. with help from others and equipment
• Cash handling experience helpful, but not necessary
• Must have basic math skills

HOW TO APPLY

If you feel you are qualified and want to apply for this position submit a St. Vincent De Paul application at http://apply.svdp.us/

All employees and prospective employees of St. Vincent de Paul will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other trait protected by applicable law. Promotions, transfers, training, compensation, benefits and all other employment considerations will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other trait protected by applicable law. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eugene, OR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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