Retail Associate

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut, Inc.; Milford (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career advancement

Health, dental, vision benefits

Disability and life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

50% Employee Discount

Work anniversary gift

Referral program

Job summary

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut, Inc. is seeking motivated Retail Associates to support our mission by helping customers and processing donations in our local stores.

As a Retail Associate you will assist shoppers, operate a cash register, stock and display merchandise, and help maintain a clean, welcoming store environment while supporting Goodwill's programs and community impact.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of English
• Basic math skills for cash handling
• Availability to work day, evening, and weekend shifts as necessary (especially if a full-time schedule is desired)
• Must be able to lift over 40 pounds

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

Skills

Basic English

Cash handling

Customer service

Weekend availability

Job description

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.

Weekend & Evening Availability Needed

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 1st 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)
• Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement*
• Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on standard weekly hours)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
• 50% Employee Discount
• $50 work anniversary gift for every year of continuous service (for part-time and full-time team members)
• $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
• Basic math skills for cash handling
• 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.