Retail Associate

Goodwill-of-Western-; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Paid holidays

Job summary

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut in Connecticut is seeking a Retail Associate to join our mission-driven team. You will assist customers, operate a cash register, organize merchandise, and process donations to support community programs.

This role requires basic English, flexibility for day, evening, and weekend shifts, and the ability to stand and lift up to 40 pounds. Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement plan, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Basic English required.
• Availability for day, evening, and weekend shifts.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist Goodwill Store customers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience.
• Operate a cash register.
• Organize and display goods in the store.
• Accept and process donated items.
• Maintain a clean and neat store.

Skills

Basic English

Job description

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Retail Associate

6 days ago Requisition ID: 8094

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking driven individuals to join us in our mission to help others and serve our local communities.

Our Retail Stores support and even provide funding to different Goodwill programs that assist people with obtaining meaningful employment and bettering their overall quality of life.

As a Retail Associate, you would be an essential part of ensuring the success of our stores and Goodwill’s mission.When a retail team member assists a Goodwill shopper find a treasure on the shelves, they aren’t just providing excellent customer service but also helping others in the community.

What Goodwill can offer you:

• Opportunities for career advancement
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)*
• These benefits available 1 st of the month, following 60 days of employment*
• Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week)
• Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on standard weekly hours)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
• 50% Employee Discount
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)

*Only available for Full-Time Team Members

Responsibilities:

• Assisting Goodwill Store customers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience
• Operating a cash register
• Organizing and displaying goods in the store
• Accepting and processing donated items
• Maintaining a clean and neat store

Position Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of English
• Availability to work day, evening, and weekend shifts as necessary (especially if a full-time schedule is desired)
• Being prepared for considerable standing, reaching, lifting, carrying, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift over 40 pounds.

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