Goodwill Store Associate P/T

Shelby American, Inc.; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Retail Store Associate, where you will play a vital role in the store's operations. This engaging position involves assisting customers, processing donations, and ensuring a welcoming environment for shoppers. You will be trained in various aspects of store functions, from sorting and pricing merchandise to operating the POS system. This role offers a dynamic work atmosphere with opportunities for growth and development. If you're passionate about helping others and enjoy a fast-paced retail environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in your community.

Benefits

Referral Bonuses

Retirement Plan Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Reimbursement

Emergency Assistance Funds

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with minimal supervision.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; experience in retail is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in store operations including receiving donations and processing sales.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a clean shopping environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Basic Math Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS System

Job description

Description

Hourly Pay Range: $16.35 - $21.91

This position pays: $16.35/Hour

Why Work for Goodwill Southern New England?!

• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan contributions
• Tuition and gym reimbursement
• Emergency assistance funds
• Paid time off
• And more depending on position!

SUMMARY

Goodwill Store Associate may be trained on all non-management aspects of store operations.

Under general supervision of the Store Manager or manager-in-charge, the Retail Store Associate is responsible for assisting in the overall store operations including receiving and processing donations from donors; completing sales transactions on the POS system; displaying items on and pulling items from the sales floor; and general maintenance and store operations to provide a safe, clean and welcoming environment for donors and shoppers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Will typically be required to work regular weekend (i.e. Saturday, Sunday), holiday and evening hours customary to the retail trade.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

STORE OPERATIONS

1. Sort, price and display quality merchandise for sale in the store. Meet quality and quantity production standards, to maximize sales revenue.
2. Properly discard unsellable merchandise to appropriate containers, i.e. Outlet, Salvage, Trash, etc.
3. Maximize used goods processing through the proper application of Goodwill techniques, including sorting, preparing and pricing items for sale. Meet or exceed production goals on a consistent basis.
4. Follow store rotation schedule by completing pulls at scheduled times in assigned areas of the store.
5. Ensure that quality customer service is provided in a timely and courteous manner to all shoppers, donors and other employees.
6. Assist in maintaining sales floor appearance, cleanliness and shopping environment.
7. May be required to assist with general light maintenance on immediate grounds.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

1. Assist shoppers on the sales floor in locating and selecting merchandise.
2. Complete sales transactions on the POS system with accuracy and in a timely manner.
3. Accept donations from donors by greeting them at their vehicles and assisting to carry donated items into the store.
4. Assist shoppers by carrying larger, heavier items to their vehicles after sales transactions have been completed, as appropriate.

SAFETY, SECURITY AND LOSS PREVENTION

1. Assist in maintaining store and surrounding premises to keep clean and free of safety hazards.
2. Utilize designated staging area for merchandise.
3. Utilize required PPE when completing assigned tasks.
4. Report observations or suspicions of theft and other wrongdoing.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, not required; and one to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to communicate with customers in one-on-one situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled / Minority / Female