Retail Associate — Community-Focused Entry-Level Role

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana; Chalmette (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision

403B Retirement Plan Employer match

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Goodwill Industries SELA in Chalmette, LA is hiring a Retail Associate to support our donation-driven store operations. This entry-level, full-time role offers exposure to cashier duties, backroom production, merchandising, and customer service in a community-focused environment.

You will welcome donors and customers, operate the register, sort and price donated goods, restock merchandise, and help maintain a clean, safe shopping experience while adhering to store policies and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Interacts cordially with a variety of people.
• Explains the mission and promotes Goodwill to the public.
• Maintains effective working relationships and motivates store staff.

Responsibilities

• Operate the cash register and process payments.
• Sort, price, and display donated items for sale.
• Backroom production: restock, rotate, and price merchandise.
• Support customer service and donor receipt issuance.
• Maintain store cleanliness and safety during shifts.
• Assist in security by reporting suspicious activity.

Skills

Customer service

Mission awareness

Team collaboration

English literacy

Flexible schedule

Lift 25-50 lbs

Standing/walking

Clothing knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Goodwill Industries SELA in Chalmette, LA is hiring a Retail Associate to support our donation-driven store operations. This entry-level, full-time role offers exposure to cashier duties, backroom production, merchandising, and customer service in a community-focused environment.

You will welcome donors and customers, operate the register, sort and price donated goods, restock merchandise, and help maintain a clean, safe shopping experience while adhering to store policies and safety procedures.