Retail Associate- Anderson South- Full Time

Goodwill Industries Of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina, Inc.; Gluck (SC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a store associate in Anderson, SC to extend customer service to shoppers and donors. You will greet customers, stock merchandise, and help with store operations to support the nonprofit mission.

The role requires basic reading, writing and math skills and involves lifting, stocking, and maintaining a clean, welcoming store environment. You may work nights or weekends as assigned.

Qualifications

• Functional reading, writing and math skills required.
• Ability to greet and assist customers and donors.
• Ability to stock, tag, count and inventory merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers and donors at the store entrance.
• Receive, stock, tag, count and inventory merchandise.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks from distribution center.
• Stock textiles, electronics, furniture and other items ensuring safety.
• Perform general housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Greet customers

Stock merchandise

Phone greeting

Inventory control

Education

Basic literacy

Job description

• Location 2901A South Main Street,Anderson, SC, 29624,United States
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

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:

• To greet and assist customers and donors upon entering the store.
• To bag merchandise, promptly answer the phone, with the correct Goodwill greeting, and accurately handle store returns.
• To receive, stock, tag, count and inventory merchandise.
• To assist in loading and unloading trucks from the distribution center.
• To stock, merchandise, colorize, and size textiles.
• To stock, merchandise, electronics, furniture, house wares, exercise equipment, mechanical devices and other hard good to make certain items are safe and not on the Consumer Product Safety Recall list.
• To perform general housekeeping, custodial and janitorial duties as may be scheduled and assigned.
• To perform all other duties as assigned.

Education:

Functional reading, writing, and mathematical skills.

Physical Requirements:

Daily requirements may include climbing, balancing, reaching, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, stooping, kneeling, handling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. May be exposed to dust and odors. May be required to do limited work outdoors.

Safety & Security:

Responsible for following all safety, security, and money handling procedures, as directed by Goodwill policy.

Goodwill strives to have a safe, secure, and ethical work environment. Goodwill’s expectation from each associate is to refrain from: 1) unsafe work practices; 2)involvement in unethical situations; 3) dishonest/fraudulent work behaviors; or, 4) other behavior which would damage the organization's good standing in the community.

Work Hours:

As assigned by store location. May be required to work nights and weekends.

Work Attire:

Each associate is expected to present a fashionable, neat, and clean appearance that will be reflective of Goodwill’s positive image in the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, family medical history, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may request assistance by contacting [e-mail] or calling 864-351-0100. Alternative methods of applying are available upon request.

Essential Functions:

Employment is contingent upon the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential job functions may include physical requirements such as lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and moving objects.