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Goodwill Industries of the Columbia, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid time off (PTO)

Longevity PTO

On-demand payment

Financial education assistance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia, Inc. in Washington state seeks a retail associate to support daily thrift store operations. You will sort, grade and price donated items, stock shelves, assist shoppers, and collaborate with a team to hit daily product goals.

The role requires reliability, the ability to meet speed and accuracy targets, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. A background check may be conducted during the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Assorted sorting, grading and pricing of donated items.
• Stocking and merchandising on the sales floor.
• Ability to meet speed and accuracy goals.
• Willingness to work in a warehouse environment and lift items.
• Friendliness and dependable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Sort, grade and price donated products using store guidelines and computer generated ticketing software
• Stock the retail sales floor with product
• Assist with store cleaning
• Work as part of a team who is responsible for meeting daily product goals
• Help unload and load the merchandise truck
• Stock and merchandise the sales floor
• Help customers to find products they are seeking as needed

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Inventory experience

Job description

What will you do in this job?

• Sort, grade and price donated products using store guidelines and computer generated ticketing software
• Stock the retail sales floor with product
• Assist with store cleaning
• Work as part of a team who is responsible for meeting daily product goals
• Help unload and load the merchandise truck
• Stock and merchandise the sales floor
• Help customers to find products they are seeking as needed

Compensation and Benefits for Full-Time Work:

Starting Rate: $18.00, with eligibility for annual performance-based increases. Maximum pay is $21.79, achievable through sustained good performance and years of service.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Employee and dependent premiums shared between the company and employee.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance: Coverage provided at no cost to the employee.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: Accrued based on hours worked.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 8 hours available for use immediately upon hire.
• Additional Longevity PTO: Earned on the anniversary date of hire, based on full- or part-time status.
• On-Demand Payment: Access to earned wages before payday.
• Access to Financial Assistance: Support for training, education, and career development to help employees advance in their professional growth.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Eligible to participate in a 401(k) or Roth IRA upon turning 18, with enrollment eligibility after one year of service and 1,000 hours worked in the first year (or 500-1,000 hours each year for two consecutive years). Enrollment entry dates are January 1st or July 1st.

Work Schedule:

Days and hours are dependent on business needs. Please be aware that the needs of our business include evening and weekend work.

As an employer who welcomes and trains vulnerable adults in the workplace, a background check is run at the permission of the finalist candidates. Each finalist will receive a copy of their report directly from the third party agency who completes the check. This report is sent directly to the e-mail address you specify on your background check authorization. A description of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and dispute instructions are also included.

Information about specific automatic disqualifying pending charges or convictions may be found in WAC 388-113-0020. To be clear a candidate with a disqualifying pending charge or conviction cannot be hired.

Requirements

• Enjoy having a variety of tasks in your day
• Like the challenge of treasure hunting
• Would enjoy a fast paced thrift store environment
• Are comfortable being expected to meet speed and accuracy work goals
• Are comfortable working in a warehouse environment where you can anticipate getting dirty and dust is present
• Are available to work weekends and evenings
• Work well on independent tasks and as a part of a team completing projects
• Have a proven record of being dependable
• Are friendly