Retail Associate

Goodwill Industries of Central East Texas; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Paid training & career advancement

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Supportive and inclusive team culture

Weekly pay

Job summary

Goodwill Central East Texas is hiring a Retail Associate in Lufkin, TX. This full-time role puts you on the sales floor helping customers, organizing displays, and processing transactions with a friendly attitude.

You'll work in a fast-paced environment, receive on-the-job training, and join a team that supports you. Weekly pay and employee discounts are part of the benefits.

Qualifications

• No formal education or retail experience required — we’ll train you!
• Strong communication and people skills are a must.
• Ability to stay upbeat and customer-focused in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet every customer and assist with shopping needs.
• Help shoppers find items and showcase products on the floor.
• Ring up sales and process payments at the register.
• Organize clothing displays to be visually appealing and accessible.
• Keep the sales floor neat and welcoming.
• Answer phones and direct calls confidently.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Education

No degree required

Job description

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Retail Associate

Full-time Lufkin, TX, US

Bring the Energy, Find the Treasure! Ready to turn your personality into your superpower?

At Goodwill Central East Texas, we're on a mission — and we need awesome people to help us carry it out! We're looking for upbeat, motivated, and friendly folks to join our team as Retail Associates. If you love helping people, organizing cool stuff, and being part of a positive team, this job is for you.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Work that’s fast-paced, energizing, and never boring
• On-the-job training with lots of room to grow
• A team that supports and celebrates YOU
• Make a real difference in your community every day

Awesome Benefits

• Paid time off to rest and recharge
• Employee discounts on amazing finds
• Paid training & career advancement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Weekly pay

What You'll Be Doing (aka "A Day in the Life"):

• Greet every customer like they just walked into your party
• Help shoppers find the perfect item (hello, hidden gems!)
• Ring up sales and handle payments at the register
• Colorize and organize clothing displays so they POP
• Keep the sales floor tidy, clean, and looking awesome
• Answer phones and direct calls with confidence l

  Whatever else keeps the store running smooth

What We're Looking For:

• Someone who’s positive, reliable, and customer-focused
• A team player who’s not afraid to jump in wherever needed
• Strong communication and people skills
• Comfortable standing, moving, lifting (up to 20 lbs), and staying active all shift
• No formal education or retail experience required — we’ll train you!
• Bonus if you love secondhand fashion, funky finds, or organizing like a pro

What to Expect

• Mostly indoors
• Active, hands‑on work (no cubicles here!)
• Some weekends required — we keep things moving

Come As You Are

We welcome team members from all walks of life — including those with criminal records.
Goodwill is more than just a thrift store — we're a mission‑powered organization changing lives through the power of work.

This is just a snapshot of the position — the full job description will be shared during the interview.