Retail Store Associate

Goodwill Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Retail Store Associate to enhance customer experiences and maintain store operations. This role involves stocking merchandise, operating cash registers, and ensuring a welcoming environment for donors and shoppers alike. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic retail setting, demonstrating strong customer service skills and a commitment to safety. Join this rewarding team where your contributions directly support community sustainability and growth. If you are ready to make a difference and work in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Comfort with handling cash and operation of a cash register.
• Ability to perform job duties safely.

Responsibilities

• Stocking merchandise and maintaining store security.
• Operating cash register and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Performing general store upkeep and safety compliance.

Skills

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Cash Register

POS System

Hand Stacker

Pallet Jack

Job description

Summary/Objective

Reporting to the General Manager, the Retail Store Associate is responsible for completing duties as assigned according to production and workflow standards, as well as ensuring a positive customer experience in both the front and back of the store.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Operational

• Able to stock 1 hardlines cart per 15 minutes and/or stock 1 z-rack per 15 minutes. Associates are expected to reach this metric four weeks after training.
• Maintaining appropriate security of cash and donated goods.
• Operate register, as directed.
• Complying with agency policies and procedures.
• Ensuring a high level of customer service both front and back.
• Performing duties according to safety expectations and procedures.
• Ensuring the physical safety of the back room and sales floor.
• Communicating safety issues and concerns to ensure quick resolution.
• Ability to operate a cash register and POS system.
• Ability to count change, count down cash drawers, and complete accompanying paperwork.
• Greeting customers, accepting donations, and issuing receipts.
• Operating a hand stacker and pallet jack.
• General store upkeep including sweeping, mopping, glass cleaning, and bathroom maintenance.

Production

• Ensuring quick placement of high-quality, processed goods to the sales floor.
• Assisting to meet production numbers as set by divisional management.
• Ensuring loss prevention and process flow guidelines are followed.
• All other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Work Environment

This job operates in a retail environment with merchandise displays and items available for purchase in inventory.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to communicate verbally, apply active listening skills, and perform active, physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Travel

This is a non-exempt position. Hours vary based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Full-time positions are scheduled for 30-40 hours per week; part-time for 16-24 hours per week.

Qualifications

The Retail Store Associate will be a proven leader with the following:

• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Comfort with handling cash and operation of a cash register.
• Understanding of the importance of the donor process and how it supports the mission.
• Ability to perform job duties safely.
• At least 6 months of work history, unless this is their first job.
• High school diploma or equivalent is not required.
• Operation of the hand stacker requires the ability to become certified in its operation.
• Must be available to work nights and weekends.

Core Competencies and Values

Every leader must demonstrate these competencies:

Achieves: Accountability Initiative Mission Focused and Financially Aware Develops: Functional Expertise, Collaboration/Builds Relationships, Organizational Skills/Planning/Project Management, Develop Self and Others

Leads: Adaptability/Leading Change Communication Innovation/Strategic Vision Problem Analysis/Decision Making Integrity Interpersonal/Emotional Intelligence

Our values are:

• Lead: Everyone has value - Help them find it and celebrate it
• Grow: Learn constantly and strive continually to better ourselves
• Partner: Be good citizens, maximize the value of donations, and support sustainability
• Innovate: Always seek new and better ways to accomplish our mission
• One Agency: Work collaboratively to build a legacy from which future generations will benefit

All employees should demonstrate appreciation of the value entrusted to us by the community through donated goods.

AAP/EEO Statement

Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas is an equal opportunity employer.