Retail Associate - 526151

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina, Inc.; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking dedicated associates to enhance customer service and support its mission. Responsibilities include assisting customers, managing inventory, and ensuring a safe shopping environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to service excellence.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Education: Functional reading, writing, and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers and donors upon entering the store.
• Bag merchandise and handle store returns.
• Receive, stock, tag, count, and inventory merchandise.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Functional reading, writing, and mathematical skills

Job description

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Goodwill Industries helps people become independent through education and training leading to employment.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To effectively extend customer service to shoppers and donors.
• To encourage and promote a mutual associate/customer relationship which enhances the profitability of Goodwill Industries.
• To establish positive relationships with clients and associates to successfully implement Goodwill’s mission services.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To greet and assist customers and donors upon entering the store.
2. To bag merchandise, promptly answer the phone with the correct Goodwill greeting, and accurately handle store returns.
3. To receive, stock, tag, count, and inventory merchandise.
4. To assist in loading and unloading trucks from the distribution center.
5. To stock, merchandise, colorize, and size textiles.
6. To stock, merchandise, electronics, furniture, housewares, exercise equipment, mechanical devices, and other hard goods, ensuring items are safe and not on the Consumer Product Safety Recall list.
7. To perform general housekeeping, custodial, and janitorial duties as scheduled and assigned.
8. To perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: Functional reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Physical Requirements: Daily activities may include climbing, balancing, reaching, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, stooping, kneeling, handling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. May be exposed to dust and odors. Limited outdoor work may be required.
• Safety & Security: Responsible for following all safety, security, and money handling procedures as per Goodwill policy.

Goodwill strives to maintain a safe, secure, and ethical work environment. Associates are expected to refrain from unsafe work practices, unethical situations, dishonest behaviors, or actions damaging the organization’s reputation.

Work Details:

• Work Hours: As assigned by store location, including nights and weekends.
• Work Attire: Present a neat, fashionable, and clean appearance reflecting Goodwill’s positive image.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity:

Excellent benefits. Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer—Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

• Location: 1307 W Main St, Lexington, SC 29072, USA