Customer-Focused Retail Clerk & Cashier

Goodwill-Industries-of-South-Central-California; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Retail Clerk I to provide friendly customer service, process payments, and maintain the sales floor. This non-exempt, full-time role supports donations processing and sales operations while upholding Goodwill’s mission and values.

The position involves light to moderate physical tasks and teamwork to achieve store goals. Applicants should have basic math skills, basic English literacy, and at least one year in retail with cash handling experience.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills and the ability to read English.
• Intermediate knowledge of computers, keyboarding, and photography.
• One year of experience in a retail environment with some cash handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete opening activities: doors, housekeeping, till count, and cash wrap setup.
• Stock shelves and prepare merchandise; assist customers to vehicle with heavy items.
• Greet customers, answer questions, and refer complaints to management.
• Handle cash register, maintain pricing accuracy, and balance cash/receipts.
• Maintain store cleanliness, donation areas, bathrooms and fitting rooms.
• Complete closing activities and ensure safety and loss prevention compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Tools

Computer

Keyboarding

Photography

Job description

Goodwill in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Retail Clerk I to provide friendly customer service, process payments, and maintain the sales floor. This non-exempt, full-time role supports donations processing and sales operations while upholding Goodwill’s mission and values.

The position involves light to moderate physical tasks and teamwork to achieve store goals. Applicants should have basic math skills, basic English literacy, and at least one year in retail with cash handling experience.