Cashier - Part Time, Evenings - Nakoma

Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of South Central of Wisconsin is seeking a Cashier responsible for accurate register operation and delivering best-in-class customer service. The role supports efficient merchandising and a positive shopping experience across community locations.

No prior experience is required. Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, handle basic math, and interact professionally with customers and team members.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Ability to ring sales on a cash register and perform basic math.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide best-in-class service.
• Process transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Promote the Round-Up program at each transaction.
• Keep the sales floor fresh and fully merchandised.
• Assist in merchandising and item salvage as needed.
• Return shopping carts and place merchandise in correct areas.
• Maintain a neat, clean and safe environment following 5S principles.
• Monitor fitting rooms and report theft to management.
• Interact professionally with coworkers, shoppers and donors.
• Support Asset Protection; may assist as a witness for shoplifting detentions (if 18+).
• Assist with production, rotation and one-touch optimization of items.
• Uphold the company's Core Values in daily duties.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical ability

Job description

At Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin, great work starts with great people. We foster a positive workplace where employees are valued, empowered to grow, and connected to a mission that strengthens our communities.

General Summary: The Cashier maximizes store profitability through accurate register operation, best in class customer service, and efficient merchandising. This role helps us to build skills and change lives in each of our communities.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide best in class service by greeting customers, answering questions and inviting them to return
• Process transactions accurately, professionally, and efficiently
• Actively promotes the Round-Up program, informing all customers at each transaction how their contribution helps build skills and change lives in our community
• Keep the sales floor fresh and full, by quickly and efficiently merchandising and salvaging items
• Continuously picks up items, returns shopping carts/baskets and places merchandise in appropriate area
• Maintain neat, clean and safe environment by following established 5S principles and safety guidelines
• Monitors the fitting rooms, returning items to floor, reporting known theft to Manager or AP Agent
• Consistently interacting with co-workers, shoppers, and donors in a professional & pleasant manner
• Assist Asset Protection Agents, if 18 or older, may be asked to act as witness for shoplifting detentions
• Works the process by supporting production, rotation and 1 touch optimization
• Consistently perform all duties within the framework of our Core Values

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to ring sales on a cash register and use basic math to count money.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills

Travel Required:

No

Required education and/or work experience:

• No experience necessary

Description of physical working environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the facility and use a full range of motion to lift push or pull up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to clearly communicate.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Goodwill of South Central of Wisconsin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.