RETAIL ASSOCIATE - ASHLAND - PT

Southern-Oregon-Goodwill-Industries; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Vacation, sick time, holidays

Employee discount

Tuition assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Southern Oregon Goodwill is seeking a Retail Associate to help turn donations into jobs and serve our community with a high-energy, mission-driven team.

You will oversee daily store operations, drive sales, manage transactions, stock, and quality control while supporting program goals and customer service. This role offers growth opportunities and a benefits-rich environment.

Qualifications

• Speak and understand English; read materials and communicate with customers.
• Previous retail/customer service experience preferred.
• Able to perform physical duties and lift up to 20–50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate cash register and handle transactions accurately.
• Prepare cash drawers and paperwork; assist with stock and pricing.
• Manage inventory, price items, rotate stock, and ensure quality control.
• Assist GoodWorks staff with work plans and client programs as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Team leadership

Math/calculation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Cash register

Inventory management

Job description

Now Hiring: – Retail Associate - Southern Oregon GoodwillAre you ready to lead with purpose and passion? Join our fast-paced, high-energy team at Southern Oregon Goodwill and help us turn donations into jobs! We're looking for a dynamic Retail Associate who thrives in a mission-driven environment and is ready to make a real impact in their community.What You’ll Do:As a Retail Associate, you’ll oversee daily store operations, drive sales, and lead a team committed to excellence. You’ll play a key role in supporting our mission to enable employment by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, while committing to sustainable practices.Key Responsibilities:Operates electronic cash register, handles cash, charge, and check/voucher transactions.Prepares cash drawers and related paperwork as assigned.Receives, prepares, sorts, prices, and rotates stock for retail floor and conducts quality control.Operates department equipment and machinery, prepares goods for sale, procession, or storage.Performs inventories, tallies, or other forms of tracking as required for the retail environment.Assists GoodWorks staff with implementation of work plans and guidelines as established for client programs, as assigned by store manager.What We Offer:We believe in taking care of our team. Our robust benefits package includes:Competitive wagesMedical, Dental, Vision & Life InsuranceRetirement plan with employer matchGenerous vacation, sick time, and holiday pay50% employee discountTuition assistanceOpportunities for growth and developmentAnd much more!Why Goodwill?At Southern Oregon Goodwill, we’re more than a retail store—we’re a community resource. Every item sold helps fund job training and employment programs for people facing barriers to work. When you join our team, you’re not just starting a job—you’re building a career with purpose. Our Mission is to enable employment by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, while committing to sustainable practices.Qualifications:The mission of Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries is to enable employment by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, while committing to sustainable practices. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skill and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Speak and understand the English language sufficient to read materials, communicate with customers and coworkers.Able to maintain the physical requirements of the working environment.Perform simple mathematical calculations.Education and Experience:Experience that would lend itself to good customer service is highly desirable.Previous experience in a retail or comparable environment is preferred.Physical Requirements and Working Environment:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Medium physical demand levelWhile performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. Frequently required to walk and/or stands for up to 8 hours per day.Must regularly lift, carry, and/or move up to 20 pounds and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to push/pull and carry up to 30 pounds. Kneels, stoops, and bends frequently.Occasional need to push heavy, wheeled carts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and other material handling equipment with loads weighing up to 250 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Work is performed primarily indoors in a climate-controlled space. May occasionally perform work in outside weather conditions.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management may add to or change the duties of this position at any time.