Cashier Trainee - Bargain Store

Goodwill Industries Of The Gulf Coast Inc; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Of The Gulf Coast Inc. is hiring a Cashier Trainee for our Bargain Store in Mobile, AL. This temporary, non-exempt role trains you to provide welcoming service and accurately process transactions at the register.

As a cashier trainee you will greet customers, handle payments, encourage donations through round-up, keep the store clean, and assist with routine merchandise handling. The position offers flexible shifts and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Must be able to count money quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.

Responsibilities

• Operates cash register, receives payments and records sales.
• Balances cash drawer at end of shift and ensures accuracy.
• Encourage donations through the change round-up program.
• Keeps store and restrooms clean and tidy.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

TITLE: Cashier Trainee-Bargain Store DATE WRITTEN: 04/2025DEPARTMENT: Donated Goods SUPERVISED BY: Store Manager. Asst. Mgr.SUPERVISES: n/a STATUS: Non-exempt, TemporaryMission Contribution: Providing funding for our mission services operation.Function: Makes customers feel welcomed and appreciated by greeting and accurately ringing sales transactions in a friendly manner.Essential Functions:Ensures World Class donor and customer service, answers phone in three rings, greeting customers within 10 seconds and provide friendly service and information, thanking customers at the end of transaction for supporting our mission and invites them back.Acknowledges all customer and employees within a 10 foot radius.Operates cash register, receives payments for purchases and records sales and other transactions.Balances cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring no cash discrepancies exceeding $5.00 over or short after one week of training.Encourage customers to donate through the change round up program.Checks and cleans restrooms room at least hourly.Collects and keeps shopping carts stacked and orderly.Follows production guidelines; rotate tables up to 6 times per day and a total of 100 totes per hour.Reaches production guidelines, as assigned.Transfers totes from the back room to the sales floor when working in the warehouse.Rotate totes and tables from sales floor and returns them to the proper place in the warehouse.Ensures a clean and empty work station at the end of each shift.Pulls and rotates store merchandise as instructed by supervisor or manager.Keeps aisles free from debris in the production and sales floor area.Maintains the image of the sales floor and assists in store housekeeping including daily cleaning of the floor, fixtures, and restrooms, as assigned.Maintains adherence to all company policies and procedures.Other duties as assigned.Skills, knowledge and abilities: (these are required to enable job holder to perform the essential functions of the job).Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.Must be able to count money quickly and accurately.Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.Must be able to take initiative and work well with little supervision.Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among employees.Must possess excellent communication skillsMust be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.Ability to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience and Education Requirements:High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.Prior work experience in the service industry preferred.Physical Requirements:Ability to engage in frequent bending, stretching, stooping, prolonged standing, walking and twisting.Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs. frequently and 75 lbs. with assistance occasionally.Ability to push equipment on wheels weighing 50 lbs. to 150 lbs.Ability to use fingers, hands and wrists.Working Conditions:Frequent physical exertion; exposure to unfit donated goods.Critical Performance Factors:Customer ServiceSafety/Accident PreventionImageAccuracy of entering sales transactions, accepting payment and issuing correct changeSpeed and quality of processingHow Positions are Filled: Positions are filled based on the order in which complete applications are received and your availability to work the required shifts. Early submission of a complete application and flexible availability increase your chances of being selected.Position Details:Duration: Temporary positions for up to 90 daysPath to Permanent Employment:These roles are intended to become regular positions after 90 days. Conversion is expected as long as work performance, work ethic, and cultural fit meet expectations.Application Process:No Interviews: There is no in-person interview for these positions.Communication: All communication is done through phone/text and email between our Recruiter and applicants.Job Offer & Paperwork:The Recruiter will contact you via email with a job offer and a link to a video about the position.You will need to complete the job offer paperwork and return it to us within 24 hours.