Retail Associate

Goodwill Southern California; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount at Goodwill SoCal locations

Goodwill Perks: dining, retail, parks,

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Goodwill Southern California is hiring Retail Associates to support our mission of Transforming Lives Through the Power of Work. You will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and organized shopping and donation experience that keeps our stores running efficiently and supports our community programs.

As a Retail Associate, you’ll provide excellent service to customers, operate cash registers, and help maintain clean and organized stores.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, speak, and write basic English.
• Some retail, sales, or customer service experience preferred.
• Comfortable using point-of-sale and basic computer systems.
• Dependable, punctual, and motivated to support a team environment.
• RISE values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to every customer and donor with professionalism and positivity.
• Operate cash registers, process transactions accurately, and handle donations with care.
• Sort, price, and merchandise donated goods to meet company standards.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Contribute to sales and production goals by supporting daily store operations.
• Work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

Basic English

Customer service

POS experience

Cash handling

Team player

Tools

POS system

Job description

62 Whittier, 15214 Whittier Blvd., Whittier, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Goodwill is one of the leading non-profit brands in the world and one of the largest non-profits in Southern California. We are a rapidly evolving organization and yet we have never been more focused on our Mission, on our people, and on our future. It’s always a GOOD day in SoCal!

Be the Face of Goodwill. Make a Difference Every Day.

Goodwill Southern California is hiring Retail Associates to support our mission of Transforming Lives Through the Power of Work. As a Retail Associate, you’ll play a vital role in creating a welcoming and organized shopping and donation experience that keeps our stores running efficiently and supports our community programs.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide excellent service to every customer and donor with professionalism and positivity.
• Operate cash registers, process transactions accurately, and handle donations with care.
• Sort, price, and merchandise donated goods to meet company standards.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Contribute to sales and production goals by supporting daily store operations.
• Work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

What You Bring:

• Ability to read, speak, and write basic English.
• Some retail, sales, or customer service experience preferred.
• Comfortable using point-of-sale and basic computer systems.
• Dependable, punctual, and motivated to support a team environment.
• A strong commitment to Goodwill’s mission and RISE values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence).

What's in it for you:

• Hourly Rate: $18.47
• Discount at Goodwill SoCal retail locations
• Goodwill Perks: Discounts on dining, retail, theme parks and movies
• Employee Assistance Program: Mental and physical wellness, financial and legal resources and career and education partners

Grow with a purpose — join GoodwilSoCal and help make every interaction an opportunity to uplift individuals, strengthen communities, and create brighter futures.

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Goodwill gives preferential consideration to persons with barriers to employment.Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Goodwill is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees.Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disabilities

In furtherance of our commitment to end discrimination against qualified disabled individuals, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all regulations properly issued thereunder to protect the rights of qualified disabled persons, it is Goodwill's policy that no program or activity administered by it shall exclude from participation, deny benefits to or subject to discrimination any individual solely by reason of his or her disability.Equal employment opportunity will be extended to qualified disabled persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.We further affirm that we will provide reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified disabled employee or applicant.

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Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a disability.

62 Whittier, 15214 Whittier Blvd., Whittier, California, United States of America