Part-Time Donation & Retail Associate

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc.; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; Full time

Job description

Retail Associate - Part Time, Hourly

• Family-friendly hours
• Closed on major holidays
• Caring & Inclusive culture
• Supports a great cause!

This position is responsible for receiving and processing donated goods and materials at the retail store, including maintaining the sales floor and operating cash registers.

Donation Attendant

• Receive donated items.
• Sort donations by category.
• Complete paperwork.

Store Clerk

• Operate cash register.
• Maintain displays.
• Stock merchandise.
• Remove empty hangers and outdated merchandise according to rotation schedule.
• Maintain general appearance of the store including general housekeeping.

Textiles and Hardlines Processing

• Follow sorting and pricing guidelines.
• Recognize name brand, vintage, and collectible items.
• Size and hang textiles.
• Differentiate materials and place in proper containers, z-racks, etc.

Material Handling

• Operate powered industrial trucks and other material handling equipment to move containers and merchandise.
• Assemble / Disassemble containers, gaylords, Kit bins.
• Make proper use of available space and materials.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year experience in retail operations preferred.

Work Conditions

• Inside generally 100%, however, may include outside work on occasion.
• Limited emotional effort. Work environment routine with periods of isolated high stress. Short deadlines requiring some overtime. Weekends and holidays required.
• Available and on call for emergency situation at stores.

Physical Requirements

Medium work, occasionally exerting up to 50 pounds of force and/or up to 25 pounds of lifting, frequent lifting up to 10pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing and repetitive movement.

Core Competencies

• Must be able to provide positive internal and external customer relations and to easily interact and work with individuals referred for training.
• Demonstrate ability to think independently in supervisor's absence.
• Meet production goals.
• Demonstrate quality control and accuracy with sorting and pricing guidelines.
• Kaizen principles: follow 6S Checklist, procedures, signage, and layout.
• Maintain a valid powered industrial truck license, when required.