Goodwill Store Associate P/T

$32,635 - $43,722/Yr

Goodwill - Cheshire, CT

Part-time - Entry Level

Cheshire, CT

Social Assistance

About the position

The Goodwill Store Associate position involves assisting in various non-management aspects of store operations under the supervision of the Store Manager. The role includes processing donations, completing sales transactions, maintaining store cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service to create a welcoming environment for shoppers and donors.

Responsibilities

• Sort, price, and display quality merchandise for sale in the store.
• Meet quality and quantity production standards to maximize sales revenue.
• Properly discard unsellable merchandise to appropriate containers.
• Maximize used goods processing through proper application of Goodwill techniques.
• Meet or exceed production goals consistently.
• Follow store rotation schedule by completing pulls at scheduled times.
• Ensure quality customer service is provided in a timely manner.
• Assist in maintaining sales floor appearance and cleanliness.
• Assist shoppers on the sales floor in locating and selecting merchandise.
• Complete sales transactions on the POS system accurately and timely.
• Accept donations from donors and assist in carrying items into the store.
• Demonstrate good judgment at cash wrap to protect Agency assets.
• Assist in maintaining store and surrounding premises to keep clean and free of safety hazards.
• Report observations or suspicions of theft and other wrongdoing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred, not required.
• One to three months related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and communicate with customers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in retail or customer service environments.
• Familiarity with POS systems and cash handling.

Benefits

• Gym membership
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Emergency assistance funds