Retail Associate

True North Goodwill Northern Minnesota and No; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Career advancement

Job summary

True North Goodwill is seeking a Retail Associate for a part-time, under 30 hours per week role in Grand Rapids, MN. The position pays $14.28 per hour and involves delivering world-class customer service, pricing and processing donated items, and maintaining an inviting sales floor.

As a nonprofit organization, we offer opportunities across retail, transportation, mission services, and professional fields. We value teamwork, flexibility, and a commitment to helping our community thrive.

Qualifications

• Providing customers and donors with world-class customer service.
• Pricing and processing donated items and other products for the sales floor.
• Maintaining a presentable sales floor by keeping rack items neatly hung, housewares organized, displays attractive.
• Cash handling and cash register operation.
• Willingness to assist with other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and donors, assist as needed, and express thanks.
• Price and process donated items for the sales floor.
• Keep sales floor clean and organized; dust, sweep, and tidy displays.
• Handle cash transactions and operate the register.
• Support with additional duties as assigned.

Job description

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Retail Associate

Part Time Retail Store Grand Rapids, MN, US

Retail Associate

Part-time under 30 hours/week

$14.28/hour

True North Goodwill is a nonprofit organization regionally headquartered in Duluth, MN whose mission is transforming lives for generations through learning and the power of work. We provide training, jobs, and support services for people with barriers to employment who seek greater independence. Our mission is funded through the sale of donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We are a group of nearly 300 mission minded employees in Northern MN & WI working as one. Each of us is essential to helping our community thrive and prosper.

Goodwill offers a wide range of career pathways and growth ranging from entry-level to management in retail, transportation, mission services, and administrative/professional fields. By working at Goodwill, you can make an impact in your community. And we can show you how.

Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Why we are a great place to work?

• Career advancement pathways
• Flexible work schedules to create a schedule that allows for a work/home balance.
• Retirement & 401K planning with company match (Up to 6%)
• Employee Assistance Program (Crisis counseling, financial planning, legal consultation, mental health counseling, wellness resources)
• Knowing you are part of making an impact in people’s lives
• Critical Illness and accident insurance
• Basic life insurance at no cost, with voluntary and spousal coverage options
• A culture built upon our core values of: Trust, Respect, Dedication, Responsibility, and Innovation
• Career support and planning

What you’ll be doing as a Retail Associate

• Providing customers and donors with world-class customer service (Greet, assist, thank)
• Pricing and processing donated items and other products for the sales floor
• Maintaining a presentable sales floor by keeping rack items neatly hung, housewares organized, displays attractive, etc. Dusts, sweeps, and performs other cleaning duties as necessary.
• Cash handling and cash register operation
• Assisting with other duties as assigned

What skills or experience do I need for this job?

• A positive attitude and the ability to work with a team of like-minded individuals.

PhysicalRequirements

These work environment factors are general CONSTANT: Stand and near vision. FREQUENT: Bend neck; talk/speak; and visual accommodation. OCCASIONAL: Medium work, lift and carry up to 50 pounds; rotate neck, static neck position; walk; hear within 5 feet and midrange vision.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose, responsibilities assigned, and capacity needed to perform this job, and are not an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, or skills that may be required.