Retail Associate Hiring Event

Goodwill of Northern MN & WI; Two Harbors (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Northern Minnesota & Wisconsin is seeking friendly Retail Associates for the Two Harbors store to join our team during a hiring event. Spots are available in both part-time and full-time roles at $14.28 per hour, with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

As a Retail Associate you will greet customers, process donations and sales, operate the register, maintain store appearance, and support missions that empower people facing barriers to employment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, hardworking, and motivated individuals who are reliable and adaptable.
• Ability to work in a retail environment and handle customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Sell merchandise and assist Store Manager.
• Greet and assist customers in the store in a pleasant, efficient manner.
• Accept donations and politely refuse items that cannot be taken.
• Operate the cash register and calculator as necessary and follow correct money handling and 'Found Money' procedures.
• Fill out donor forms, gift certificates, store credit forms, donation receipts, and other forms as necessary.
• Be alert to shoplifting and follow all merchandise handling policies.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Job description

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Retail Associate Hiring Event

Part Time Two Harbors, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1915

Join Team Goodwill! Immediate openings and competitive pay & benefits. Apply today!

True North Goodwill is hosting a hiring event on Friday 10/2 from 11a-3p at the Two Harbors location 702 7th Ave. Two Harbors, MN. We are looking to bring on both Full Time and Part Time employees. We are looking for Retail Associate that are friendly, hardworking, and motivated individuals who are reliable and able to adapt to the challenges that come up on a daily basis.

Retail Associate

Full Time and Part Time

$14.28/hour

True North Goodwill is a nonprofit organization regionally headquartered in Duluth, MN whose mission is inspiring personal transformation through the power of learning & career development. We provide training, jobs, and support services for people with barriers to employment who seek greater independence. Our mission is funded through the sale of donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We are a group of nearly 300 mission minded employees in Northern MN & WI working as one. Each of us is essential to helping our community thrive and prosper.

Goodwill offers a wide range of career pathways and growth ranging from entry-level to management in retail, transportation, mission services, and administrative/professional fields. By working at Goodwill, you can make an impact in your community. And we can show you how.

Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Why we are a great place to work?

• Career advancement pathways
• Flexible work schedules to create a schedule that allows for a work/home balance.
• Retirement & 401K planning with company match (Up to 6%)
• Employee Assistance Program (Crisis counseling, financial planning, legal consultation, mental health counseling, wellness resources)
• Knowing you are part of making an impact in people’s lives
• Critical Illness and accident insurance
• Basic life insurance at no cost, with voluntary and spousal coverage options
• A culture built upon our core values of: Trust, Respect, Dedication, Responsibility, and Innovation
• Career support and planning

What you’ll be doing as a Retail Associate

• SellmerchandiseandassistStoreManager.
• Greetandassistcustomersinthestoreinapleasant,efficient manner.
• Acceptdonationsandpolitelyrefuseitemsthat cannotbetaken.
• Operatethecashregisterandcalculatorasnecessaryandfollowcorrectmoneyhandling and “Found Money” procedures.
• Filloutdonorforms,giftcertificates,storecreditforms,donationreceipts,andotherforms as necessary.
• Be alert to shoplifting, ticket switching, etc.Follow all merchandise handling policies accordingtotheEmployeePurchaseandGoodsSecurityPolicy,aswellasmaintainingstore security.
• Befamiliarwithrehabilitativeplanofclientsassignedtothestore.Workwiththem,as assigned, to improve their work skills and behaviors.
• Fill outdailystorereportsandhandlingdailybankdeposits.
• Seethatnewmerchandiseisputoutonthesalesfloordaily,andthatoldmerchandiseis pulled daily according to the rotation schedule.
• Maintainaneat,cleanstoreappearance.Keepingthe merchandise counters, shelves, racks and displays full and in order.
• Meetorexceeddailysalegoalsbysortingdonatedgoods, maintaining quality control and pricing per agency guidelines.
• Maintain a neat, clean production/staging area including keeping workstations free of non- productionrelateditems.Maintainworkareasaccordingtoagencystandards.
• Abletopleasantlyand effectivelyworkwithcustomersandco-workers.
• Able to effectively manage a full changeover of outlet goods halfway through the day.
• To accept other related duties and responsibilities as from time to time may be assigned.

What skills or experience do I need for this job?

• A positive attitude and the ability to work with a team of like-minded individuals.

Physical Requirements

These work environment factors are general CONSTANT: Stand and near vision. FREQUENT: Bend neck; talk/speak; and visual accommodation. OCCASIONAL: Medium work, lift and carry up to 50 pounds; rotate neck, static neck position; walk; hear within 5 feet and midrange vision.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose, responsibilities assigned, and capacity needed to perform this job, and are not an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, or skills that may be required.