Retail Associate

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan; Birch Run Township (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

1 week of paid vacation

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance for

Pet Insurance

FREE Employee Assistance Programs

AFLAC

Biweekly Direct Deposit

Career Advancement through Goodwill

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is hiring Full-Time Retail Associates for our Birch Run store in the Birch Run Outlet Center. The role pays $15.00 per hour plus benefits and includes a 20% discount on in-store purchases.

Essential duties include assisting in maximizing store sales, providing prompt customer service, cashier responsibilities, processing and pricing merchandise, and maintaining a clean, organized shopping environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible shifts as assigned.
• Able to lift and carry 35 pounds with or without help.
• Able to stand six to eight hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maximizing store sales and profitability.
• Provide prompt and courteous customer/donor service.
• Cashier duties: operate cash register and sales functions per policy.
• Process, price, and display merchandise according to policy and standards.
• Greet donors, assist with donations, and maintain records.
• Maintain cleanliness of sales floor, restrooms, and breakroom; ensure safety with gloves where required.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Flexible shifts

Lifting 35 pounds

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is looking for motivated, team-building individuals to fill Full-Time Retail Associate positions at our Birch Run store located in the Birch run Outlet Center at 12155 S Beyer Rd., Suite H040, Birch run, Michigan.

$15.00 an hour plus

20% discount on in-store purchases !!

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in maximizing store sales and help increase the profit of Goodwill.
• Provide prompt and courteous customer/donor service.
• To achieve expectations for task assigned:
  • Cashier: Accurately operate cash register and conduct sales-related functions as directed and according to policy, procedure and job standards; maintain cash register variance to Goodwill’s acceptable margin of error rate; run 3 racks per hour. Run 5 racks per hour if not on register.
  • Processor: Receive, process, price, and display merchandise as directed and according to policy, procedure and job standards; achieve production standard of 85-100 pieces per hour. Adhere to mandatory use of agency issued work gloves while sorting product.
  • Rack Runner: Run 5 racks per hour, getting product into proper place and color.
  • Retail Donation Attendant: Greet donors, assist with donations safely and professionally. Maintain accurate donation and bill of lading records, Keep donation area organized, Assist with truck loading/unloading. Adhere to mandatory use of agency issued work gloves.
  • Retail Custodian: Maintain cleanliness of sales floor, restroomsand breakroom. Empty trash, clean fixtures and shelving. Keep exterior areas clear of debris. Adhere to mandatory use of agency issued work gloves when handling chemicals.
  • Provided EXCELLENT customer service with a SMILE!

Benefits

I'm glad you asked!

• 10 paid holidays
• 1 week of paid vacation
• Personal Paid Time Off
• Full-Time Associates at 30 hrs are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Pet Insurance
• FREE Employee Assistance Programs
• AFLAC
• Biweekly Direct Deposit
• Career Advancement Opportunities through Goodwill Academy!

Think you've got what it takes?

• Ability and willingness to work flexible shifts as assigned.
• Can you lift and carry35 pounds with or without help?
• Can youreach, bend or stoopand utilize safe lifting techniques?
• Are you able to stand six to eight hours a day?
• Do you have areliable means of transportationto report to work on time?
• Are youpleasant, cheerful and professional?
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to work in cold or warm temperatures, depending on weather and donation traffic.

Our Mission

To assist individuals with barriers to employment in making the transition to independence and self-sufficiency.

Did you know?

• Our profits help fund programs thathelp peoplewith obstacles in finding work so that they can go out into the world andbe successful!
• Werecycleeverything possible!In 2025, we kept over 7.7millionlbs. of STUFF from ending up in landfills!! That's a lot of stuff!

So... what are you waiting for? Join our team today!

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan provides reasonable accommodation for individuals requiring assistance with the application or hiring process. If you need assistance completing this online application,contact the Human Resources Department at 810-762-9960 or [e-mail] Industries of Mid-Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.