Donation & Retail Associate — Flexible Schedule

GESMV; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill in Dayton, OH is seeking a retail associate to perform donation processing and customer service duties. You will greet customers, price donated items, and operate the cash register while maintaining store standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting goods for saleability, stocking shelves, and ensuring safety and cleanliness. A flexible schedule and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Housekeeping to maintain premises per safety standards.
• Shipping/receiving duties including unloading/loading trailers.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and independently.
• Encourages suggestions and decisions to improve store operations.
• Accepts and loads donated clothing, furniture, appliances, and goods.
• Performs sorting/packing to secure donations.
• Maintains donation records.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service in a friendly and professional manner.
• Greet customers and maintain a cheerful disposition when servicing customers.
• Maintain a superior level of customer service to meet agency standards.
• Loads and sorts materials on the trailer according to instructions.
• Maintains premises in compliance with safety and housekeeping practices.
• Operate cash register accurately and efficiently.
• Inspect textiles, furniture, appliances, and other items to determine saleability.
• Receive and handle donated goods from donors.
• Perform stock duties such as sorting and hanging garments and stocking shelves.
• Ensure quality control standards are met for textiles and furniture.
• Test electrical appliances to determine safe operations.
• Complete reports accurately (donation counts, deposits, cash drawer).
• Price merchandise according to prescribed criteria.
• Prepare textiles and goods for resale.
• Follow the dress code and display a professional image.
• Work flexible schedule to meet store needs.
• Regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Comply with agency policies and safety standards.

Skills

Housekeeping

Shipping/receiving

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Donations handling

Sorting & packing

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Goodwill in Dayton, OH is seeking a retail associate to perform donation processing and customer service duties. You will greet customers, price donated items, and operate the cash register while maintaining store standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting goods for saleability, stocking shelves, and ensuring safety and cleanliness. A flexible schedule and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.