Retail Team Member — Impactful Work with Great Benefits

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

403B Retirement Plan with employer 1

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana in Slidell, LA is seeking a Retail Associate to join our Retail Operations team. This full-time, entry-level role focuses on customer service, cashier duties, stock replenishment, backroom organization, and maintaining store cleanliness.

Responsibilities include greeting donors, assisting customers, processing transactions, stocking shelves, and upholding safety and presentation standards on the sales floor. High School diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with store personnel while motivating them to their best performance.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice including days, nights and weekends.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to use repetitive hand movement when buttoning, sorting, hanging and zipping garments.
• Must be able to engage in prolonged standing, walking and frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Must have vision corrected to within normal limits.
• Must be able to function in a hectic work environment.
• Must have knowledge of men, women, and children clothing as well as furniture and household items.

Responsibilities

• To perform the general duties necessary for the efficient operation of the Company’s retail stores.
• To operate cash register, receive payment for purchases and record sales and other transactions.
• To sort and hang garments, price items and prepare for display on sales floor.
• To transfer merchandise from back room to sales floor and keep workstation clean.
• To restock garments and household items on sales floor and remove empty hangers.
• To assist in security by monitoring customers and reporting suspicious activity to management.

Skills

Customer interaction

Marketing mission

Team motivation

English literacy

Flexible schedule

Lifting 50 lbs

Stamina/frequent standing

Manual dexterity

Work in fast-paced env

Clothing knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana in Slidell, LA is seeking a Retail Associate to join our Retail Operations team. This full-time, entry-level role focuses on customer service, cashier duties, stock replenishment, backroom organization, and maintaining store cleanliness.

Responsibilities include greeting donors, assisting customers, processing transactions, stocking shelves, and upholding safety and presentation standards on the sales floor. High School diploma or GED preferred.