Donated Goods Associate — Retail Cashier & Merchandiser

Goodwill-Industries-of-Arkansa; River Ridge Manor (AR); On-site; USD 31,519,000 - 39,675,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is seeking a Donated Goods Associate to support store operations by processing, pricing, merchandising, and selling donated items. You will rotate through donor door, pricing, and cashier duties, ensuring a friendly ACE customer experience.

The role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced retail environment. Training and safety certifications must be completed within 30 days of hire, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous retail, cashier, or warehouse experience helpful but not required.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Must be able to follow directions, work independently, and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn Goodwill standards for donations, pricing, and sales.
• Complete required training, HazMat awareness, and equipment certifications within 30 days of hire.
• Basic proficiency with POS, handheld scanners, barcode printers; willingness to learn AI-assisted item recognition/price suggestion tools as deployed.
• Dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by greeting donors and customers in a friendly, helpful manner consistent with Goodwill’s ACE culture.
• Accurately process sales transactions at the register, including cash, credit, and other forms of payment, while following all cash-handling policies.
• Receive, unload, and sort donated goods; determine quality and usability of items based on Goodwill guidelines.
• Hang, tag, price, and stock donated merchandise efficiently to meet production and sales goals.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the sales floor, donation area, stockroom, and restrooms.
• Regular attendance is required as outlined in Goodwill's attendance policy.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and loss prevention procedures.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise and answer questions regarding store policies and promotions.
• Support team members by flexing between cashier, production, and sales floor duties as needed.
• Participate in training and development to enhance skills and knowledge of Goodwill’s mission and policies.
• May participate in new store building and renovation efforts as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet daily production, safety, and customer goals.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is seeking a Donated Goods Associate to support store operations by processing, pricing, merchandising, and selling donated items. You will rotate through donor door, pricing, and cashier duties, ensuring a friendly ACE customer experience.

The role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced retail environment. Training and safety certifications must be completed within 30 days of hire, with opportunities to