Retail Store Associate

Goodwillscc; Fort Gratiot Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of St. Clair County in Fort Gratiot, MI is hiring a part-time Retail Store Associate to create positive shopping and donation experiences. You will join a mission-driven team, help price donations, stock merchandise, and assist customers with a friendly, can-do attitude.

An HS diploma or GED is preferred; 1 year of customer service experience is helpful. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, work indoors/outdoors, and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or retail operations is helpful.
• Ability to work various hours and part-time schedules.
• Friendly, collaborative team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and donors to create positive shopping and donation experiences.
• Receive and price donations, stock merchandise, and maintain the sales floor.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and uphold store policies.

Skills

Customer service

Retail operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Looking for a dynamic part-time position where you know your work makes a real impact? Would you like to join a mission-driven organization and gain hands‑on experience in a supportive environment? If YES, consider joining Goodwill Industries of St. Clair County in Fort Gratiot, MI as a Retail Store Associate!

Job Snapshot:

• Pay: $13.75/hour
• Schedule: Part-time
• Benefits: Employee discounts and flexible scheduling

What We're Looking For:

• Some knowledge of or experience in customer service or retail operations
• Flexibility for working various hours and part-time schedules
• Friendly, collaborative team spirit
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds, work indoors and outdoors, perform repetitive hand motions, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred but not required. At least 1 year of customer service experience would also be helpful. We believe in second chances, and we're open to candidates from all walks of life, including those with convictions.

The Work You'll Do:

As a part‑time Retail Store Associate, you'll help create positive shopping and donation experiences for customers while supporting Goodwill's life‑changing mission! With an upbeat and positive attitude, you'll work with your team take care of various needs around the store, including receiving and pricing donations, emptying donation bins, and stocking/organizing the merchandise floor. In all your work activities, you'll make sure to uphold our organization's values and follow all health and safety guidelines. You'll keep the store clean and jump in where you can to help meet daily production goals.

The Bigger Picture:

At Goodwill Industries of St. Clair County, we are an authentic, collaborative, inclusive, passionate, and results‑driven team united by one purpose: helping people work. Since 1956, we have been committed to making the world a better place by supporting individuals with barriers to employment, providing the training, opportunities, and encouragement they need to achieve independence and personal growth. We deeply value our employees and the unique talents they bring, knowing that together we can create meaningful change in our community. When you join GoodwillSCC, you become part of a diverse and energetic team dedicated to empowering others through compassion, purpose, and opportunity, whether in retail, donation services, warehouse operations, transportation, e‑commerce, or beyond, while building a career that truly makes a difference!

Must have the ability to pass a background check.