Sales & Service -Jonesboro $12.50 hr

$26,000 - $26,000/Yr

Goodwill - Jonesboro, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Jonesboro, GA

51-100 employees

Social Assistance

About the position

At Goodwill of North Georgia, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on our community by utilizing donations and sales from our extensive network of over 100 locations to assist local job seekers in finding meaningful employment. Our mission is simple: we put people to work. By joining our team, you will not only have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, but you will also experience the satisfaction of knowing that your contributions are helping others reach their full potential. We encourage you to learn more about our stores, donation centers, and career centers, and how our mission supports local job seekers by visiting goodwillng.org. In this role, you will be responsible for thoroughly examining and grading donated goods to prepare them for sale in our retail stores. You will need to process these goods efficiently to meet production goals in a fast-paced environment while adhering to our standard operating procedures. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to serve the community and support our mission. As part of our team, you will support a guest-friendly culture by greeting every guest, delivering exceptional service, and suggesting additional treasures that may interest them. You will display a professional and patient attitude, ensuring that every interaction is positive. Your attention to detail and urgency will be crucial as you transition products to the retail sales floor, execute visual merchandising strategies, and handle point-of-sale transactions accurately. You will also be expected to communicate effectively with management and peers, promote teamwork, and maintain a clean and organized work area. Safety and security practices are paramount, and you will be responsible for reporting any hazards or injuries to management. Additionally, you will be required to attend and complete all necessary training and meetings, as well as perform other duties as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly examine and grade donated goods for sale in retail stores.
• Process goods efficiently to meet production goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Support a guest-friendly culture by greeting every guest and delivering exceptional service.
• Display a professional and patient attitude with guests.
• Transition products to the retail sales floor with attention to detail and urgency.
• Execute and maintain visual merchandising strategies.
• Recommend and upsell merchandise during transactions.
• Accurately handle point-of-sale transactions with guests.
• Identify and solve problems quickly or seek management support when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with management, peers, and guests.
• Promote cooperation and teamwork with peers.
• Perform work tasks according to training playbooks and work instructions.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area and retail sales floor.
• Adhere to safety and security practices, reporting hazards and injuries to management.
• Attend and complete all required trainings and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and sound judgment.
• Must be 18 years or older to operate a forklift.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic math skills.

Benefits

• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off for vacation and holidays
• 25% employee discount
• Health, dental and vision insurance for staff and their families
• Complimentary uniforms
• Access to free job skills training at Goodwill Career Centers