Outlet Associate Trainee - Foley

Goodwill Industries Of The Gulf Coast Inc; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Of The Gulf Coast Inc is seeking an Outlet Associate Trainee in Foley, AL. The role supports the outlet store operations, ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient shopping environment while assisting with the movement and quality control of donated items.

The trainee will work across the store and salvage departments, often moving goods, stocking, and maintaining logs. This temporary position requires reliability, strong customer service, and the ability to work a varied

Qualifications

• Strong customer service focus and ability to engage with diverse customers.
• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English and maintain logs.
• Experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sales floor, doors, aisles, and ramps are clear of debris and equipment.
• Sort and apply quality controls to donated items (apparel, shoes, books, etc.).
• Maintain inventory by labeling and placing items in designated areas.
• Move goods using carts, hand trucks, and other equipment.
• Support donation centers as needed and follow safety policies.

Skills

Customer service

Warehouse operations

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

TITLE: Outlet Associate Trainee (Foley) DATE WRITTEN: 08/2025DEPARTMENT: Donated Goods SUPERVISED BY: Outlet Assistant Manager,Foley Operations ManagerSUPERVISES : N/A STATUS: Temporary – Non-ExemptMission Contribution:Helps with the flow of goods through the outlet store and salvage departments to minimize waste and maximize profits that help to create jobs and fund services to the community.Function:To assist in the general day-to-day operations of the Outlet Store by maintaining a clean, productive and safe work environment.Essential Functions:Ensure the Outlet Store sales floor, exit/entry doors, aisles and ramps remain clear and free of equipment and debris.Sort and implement quality controls procedures for all donated items, such as apparel, shoes, books, purses, hats/belts, plastics, metals and all household items.Maintain inventory through identifying, labeling and placing material in the designated areas.Serves as a fill in for donation centers.Observes safety procedures and personnel policies.Regular attendance is required as outlined in Goodwill’s attendance policy.Move goods and equipment interdepartmentally using carts, hand trucks and other material handling equipment.Dispose of trash and un-usable merchandise into compactor.Transfer tables from warehouse to the sales floor and from the sales floor to the warehouse.Perform other duties as assigned by supervisorSkills, knowledge and abilities:Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English – enough to keep logs updated.Must establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisor and co-workers.Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.Ability to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.Must be able to take initiative and make decisions with little supervision.Must be at least 18 years of age.Experience and Education Requirements:High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.Prior experience working in a warehouse environment preferred.Prior forklift experience in a warehouse environment preferred.Physical Requirements:Ability to engage in frequent bending, stretching, stooping, and prolonged standing, walking and twisting.Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. frequently, 75lbs. regularly, and 100+ lbs. with assistance occasionally.Ability to push equipment on wheels weighing 50 lbs. to 150 lbs.Ability to use fingers, hands and wrists, repetitively.Working Conditions:Considerable physical exertion. Exposure to soiled and damaged donated goods materials. Exposure to a variety of weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, etc.).Critical Performance Factors:Customer ServiceSafety/Accident PreventionImageSpeed and quality of workHow Positions are Filled: Positions are filled based on the order in which complete applications are received and your availability to work the required shifts. Early submission of a complete application and flexible availability increase your chances of being selected.Position Details:Duration: Temporary positions for up to 90 daysPath to Permanent Employment:These roles are intended to become regular positions after 90 days. Conversion is expected as long as work performance, work ethic, and cultural fit meet expectations.Application Process:No Interviews: There is no in-person interview for these positions.Communication: All communication is done through phone/text and email between our Recruiter and applicants.Job Offer & Paperwork:The Recruiter will contact you via email with a job offer and a link to a video about the position.You will need to complete the job offer paperwork and return it to us within 24 hoursMUST BE ABLE TO WORK ALL SHIFTS REQUIRED SUNDAY-SATURDAY 8:00AM - 6:30PM TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE POSITION.