Retail Associate

Goodwill-of-Western-; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vacation days

Personal days

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employer match

Employee discount

Swag store credit

Referral program

Job summary

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking a Retail Associate to support store operations and assist shoppers. The role emphasizes friendly customer service, cash handling at the register, and helping with merchandising and donations.

Evenings and weekend availability is required. Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, vacation, personal days, sick time, tuition reimbursement, holidays, retirement plan, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of English.
• Basic math skills for cash handling.

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

Basic math

Cash handling

Availability

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Retail Associate

Salary Range: $16.94 To $16.94 Hourly

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.

Evenings and Weekend 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
• Anniversary Recognition Program - $50 Swag Store credit at 1 year and increasing financial awards every 5 years
• $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 skillsfor 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.