Retail Associate (Starting at $13.50++)

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Retail Associates who are passionate about customer service and community impact. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real difference in people's lives. As part of a dedicated team, you will be responsible for ensuring a welcoming store atmosphere, handling cash transactions, and maintaining store appearance. With competitive pay and excellent benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow their careers while contributing to a meaningful cause. Join a mission-driven organization where your work truly matters!

Qualifications

• Experience in cash handling and customer service is essential.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred for all candidates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain store cleanliness and assist customers with their needs.
• Operate cash register and handle transactions efficiently.

Skills

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash Register

Job description

Description

Looking for a job with purpose? Working for Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is more than a job – it’s a career with local impact. Use your skills and experience to make a difference in your community. Goodwill offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and numerous opportunities for career growth.

WHY WORK FOR GOODWILL?
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc. (Goodwill) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC. We employ more than 1,100 team members who are dedicated to our mission of providing employment and training services that help people find jobs and reach financial stability. With 51 retail stores, 20 career centers, and dozens of attended donation centers across a 31-county territory, Goodwill is a complex enterprise offering a wide range of career opportunities.

At Goodwill, the work we do makes a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve and, in turn, in the community in which we live. Our business operations provide stability to our organization that is not always enjoyed by nonprofit organizations solely funded by outside sources. Our employees enjoy excellent benefits and a unique work environment that is professional, fast paced, and fulfilling.

Our organization’s values shape our culture and guide our interactions with program participants, customers, and each other. Our shared commitment to Living the Mission; Promoting Teamwork; Driving Improvement; Taking Responsibility for Actions and Behaviors; and Respecting and Appreciating Others is what makes us successful and inspires all that we do.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Our Retail Associates focus on customer service, store appearance and excellence in customer care. Retail Associates are team-oriented, friendly and innovative in solving customer concerns. They go the extra step in making customers feel at home in the store. We seek individuals who make work a priority and who enjoy meeting high expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Retail Associates may be responsible for the following duties:

1. Cleaning of store floors
2. Moving carts of goods in and out of sales area
3. Operating cash register and bagging items
4. Pulling items from sales floor, placing in carts/totes and moving to recycle area
5. May also require frequent lifting of moderately heavy items up to 35 lbs. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. (with assistance if over 50 lbs.)

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Cash register experience and ability to count cash required.

HOURS: Associates should be available to work most store hours, especially on evenings and weekends. Most stores are open M-Sat from 10am-8pm and open at 1pm on Sundays.

Pay: $13.50 + $2/hr geographic differential

EOE: E-Verify Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer
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