Cashier/Customer Service

Job Title:

Cashier / Retail Sales Associate - Community Thrift Hermiston (Opening May 2026)

Location:

1625 N First St, Hermiston, OR 97838

Job Type:

Full-Time /

Part-Time Pay:

$15.05 per hour + employee discount

Schedule:

Flexible shifts including weekends (store hours approx. 9 AM - 7 PM) About Us Community Thrift is a locally owned thrift store bringing affordable treasures and community giving to Hermiston! We're opening our new location at 1625 N First St. in May 2026 and building a friendly, hardworking team to help us launch successfully. Position Summary We're seeking positive, reliable Cashiers who excel at delivering exceptional customer service. You'll be the face of our store — creating a welcoming atmosphere, handling transactions smoothly, and helping resolve any issues with patience and professionalism. Key Responsibilities Greet every customer with a warm smile and provide friendly, helpful service Operate the cash register accurately, process payments, handle returns, and bag purchases De-escalate customer conflicts calmly and professionally while maintaining a positive attitude Keep the checkout area and surrounding sales floor clean, organized, and inviting at all times Answer questions, assist shoppers in finding items, and ensure a welcoming shopping experience for everyone Work cooperatively with the team to maintain a clean and pleasant store environment Assist with sales floor recovery and restocking as needed What We're Looking For Friendly and outgoing personality with a genuine desire to help others Reliable and punctual — we need team members who show up ready to create a great experience every shift Strong customer service skills, including the ability to de-escalate conflicts with patience and empathy Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and clean environment for all shoppers Comfort handling money and performing basic math Ability to stand for extended periods Flexibility to work some weekends No prior experience required — we provide full training! Benefits Starting pay at Oregon minimum wage ($15.05/hr) Employee discount on all purchases Flexible scheduling Fun, team-oriented work environment Opportunity to grow with a new local business Make a difference — part of every sale supports local nonprofits How to Apply Apply right here on Indeed today! We're hiring immediately for pre-opening training so we can hit the ground running in May. Community Thrift Hermiston is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$15.05 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person