Donations & Merchandising Specialist

Goodwill Industries Group; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Group in Michigan City, IN seeks a part-time Store Associate to efficiently receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donated items for a fast-paced retail floor. You will assist customers, handle POS transactions, and support store operations under the Store Manager’s guidance.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety awareness, and adherence to donation policies while upholding Goodwill’s mission to empower people through its values.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to engage positively with donors, express gratitude, and create a welcoming experience.
• Strong attention to detail when sorting, inspecting, and pricing donated items to ensure quality and proper categorization.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment and follow safety protocols to prevent injuries.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly, provide excellent customer service and address customer inquiries promptly to ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Track and inventory levels, perform regular counts, restock merchandise on the sales floor, and report discrepancies to management.
• Process customer purchases accurately using the POS system, handle cash and deposits, and assist with end-of-day cash balancing.
• Uphold Kaizen standards by continuously seeking ways to improve efficiency, organization, and workflow.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to support store operations and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

Goodwill Industries Group in Michigan City, IN seeks a part-time Store Associate to efficiently receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donated items for a fast-paced retail floor. You will assist customers, handle POS transactions, and support store operations under the Store Manager’s guidance.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety awareness, and adherence to donation policies while upholding Goodwill’s mission to empower people through its values.