Retail Associate - Serve & Uplift Communities

Goodwill Southern California; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Career resources

Job summary

Goodwill Southern California is hiring Retail Associates to support our mission of Transforming Lives Through the Power of Work. You will provide excellent service to customers and donors, operate cash registers, and help merchandise donated items.

This role emphasizes a welcoming store environment and teamwork in a fast-paced retail setting. You’ll work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that values

Qualifications

• Ability to read, speak, and write basic English.
• Some retail, sales, or customer service experience preferred.
• Comfortable using point-of-sale and basic computer systems.
• Dependable, punctual, and motivated to support a team environment.
• A strong commitment to Goodwill’s mission and RISE values.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to every customer and donor with professionalism and positivity.
• Operate cash registers, process transactions accurately, and handle donations with care.
• Sort, price, and merchandise donated goods to meet company standards.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Contribute to sales and production goals by supporting daily store operations.
• Work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

Customer service

POS systems

Team player

Basic English

Reliability

Job description

Goodwill Southern California is hiring Retail Associates to support our mission of Transforming Lives Through the Power of Work. You will provide excellent service to customers and donors, operate cash registers, and help merchandise donated items.

This role emphasizes a welcoming store environment and teamwork in a fast-paced retail setting. You’ll work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that values