Retail Associate

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount on in-store purchases

Bonuses Potential

Career Advancement Opportunities via 4

10 paid holidays

1 week paid vacation

Personal Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Pet Insurance

AFLAC

Employee Assistance Programs

Biweekly Direct Deposit

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan in Lapeer, MI is hiring for Full Time & Part-Time Retail Associate roles. You will assist store operations, engage customers, operate the cash register, sort donations, and help maintain the sales floor while delivering friendly service.

Benefits include a starting wage of $15/hour with growth opportunities through Goodwill Academy, a 20% employee discount, and other listed benefits designed to support you and your family.

Qualifications

• Flexible shifts as assigned.
• Able to lift and carry 35 pounds with or without help.
• Able to reach, bend or stoop and use safe lifting techniques.
• Able to stand six to eight hours a day.
• Reliable transportation to report to work on time.
• Pleasant, cheerful and professional.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Able to work in varying temperatures depending on traffic.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maximizing store sales and help increase profit.
• Provide prompt and courteous customer/donor service.
• Operate cash register and conduct sales-related functions per policy and standards.
• Receive, price, and display merchandise per policy and standards.
• Run racks and maintain production standards per hour.
• Greet donors, assist with donations safely and professionally.
• Maintain cleanliness of sales floor, restrooms, and breakroom.
• Provide EXCELLENT customer service with a SMILE!

Job description

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Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is looking for motivated, team-building individuals to fill Full Time & Part-Time Retail Associatepositions in our Lapeer store located at 1945 W. Genesee St. Lapeer, MI 48446.

$15 an hour plus

Bonuses Potential !!!

20% discount on in-store purchases

Career Advancement Opportunities through Goodwill Academy!

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Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in maximizing store sales and help increase the profit of Goodwill.
• Provide prompt and courteous customer/donor service.
• To achieve expectations for task assigned: Cashier : Accurately operate cash register and conduct sales-related functionsas directed and according to policy, procedure and job standards; maintain cash register variance to Goodwill’s acceptable margin of error rate; run 3 racks per hour. Run 5 racks per hour if not on register.
• Processor : Receive, process, price, and display merchandise as directedand according to policy, procedure and job standards; achieve production standard of 85-100 pieces per hour. Adhere to mandatory use of agency issued work gloves while sorting product.
• Rack Runner: Run 5 racks per hour, getting product into proper place and color.
• Retail Donation Attendant: Greet donors, assist with donations safely and professionally. Maintain accurate donation and bill of lading records, Keep donation area organized, Assist with truck loading/unloading. Adhere to mandatory use of agency issued work gloves.
• Retail Custodian: Maintain cleanliness of sales floor, restroomsand breakroom. Empty trash, clean fixtures and shelving. Keep exterior areas clear of debris. Adhere to mandatory use of agency issued work gloves when handling chemicals.
• Provide EXCELLENT customer service with a SMILE!

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Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Ability and willingness to work flexible shifts as assigned.
• Can you lift and carry35 pounds with or without help?
• Can youreach, bend or stoopand utilize safe lifting techniques?
• Are you able to stand six to eight hours a day?
• Do you have a reliable means of transportationto report to work on time?
• Are youpleasant, cheerful and professional?
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to work in cold or warm temperatures, depending on weather and donation traffic.

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Benefits:

• 10 paid holidays
• 1 week of paid vacation
• Personal Paid Time Off
• Full-Time Associates at 30 hours are eligible for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. Part-Time Associates are eligible for Vision Insurance.
• Pet Insurance
• AFLAC
• FREE Employee Assistance Programs
• Biweekly Direct Deposit

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Our Mission:

To assist individuals with barriers to employment in making the transition to independence and self-sufficiency.

Did you know?

• Our profits help fund programs thathelp peoplewith obstacles in finding work so that they can go out into the world andbe successful!
• Werecycleeverything possible!In 2025, we kept over 7.7millionlbs. of STUFF from ending up in landfills!! That's a lot of stuff!

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan provides reasonable accommodation for individuals requiring assistance with the application or hiring process.

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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