Sales Associate - Full Time - Harrisonburg North

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a store associate to deliver friendly customer service, process transactions at the cash register, and help maintain the sales floor and front of store.

You will greet customers, assist donors, bag merchandise, stock shelves, and ensure security of assets while following store procedures. Prior cash-handling experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
• Basic math skills for transactions and balancing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional appearance and friendly attitude.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and process cash register transactions.
• Assist with stocking, merchandising, and front-of-store upkeep.
• Greet customers and donors; assist with bagging and wrapping.
• Maintain security of cash and store assets; follow procedures.
• Stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Mission Contribution:

To ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation of the retail store through security of corporate assets, customer relations, sale of donated goods, accurate cash register operations in order to maximize profitability and increase training opportunities.

Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Store Manager or designee, is responsible for customer service, cash register sales, facility security and maintenance, greeting and assisting customers, bagging/wrapping merchandise, displaying merchandise, cleaning cash wrap area, counters, and front of store, hanging, stocking shelves and rotating merchandise

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers, team members, customers, and donors.
• Ability to work within a team situation.
• Ability to maintain a positive, friendly attitude and a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
• Ability to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Prior experience in a retail environment preferred.
• 6 months cash register experience preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Having a cell phone is not required for employment, but access to applications and/or resources may be limited unless a cell phone is used for authentication.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the retail space.

• Able to stand, bend and reach.
• Able to lift, push, pull, carry, or otherwise move up to forty (40) pounds with no support regularly. Over forty (40) pounds request for additional team member assistance as needed.

• Able to perform tasks that require repetitive motion. Manual dexterity is required.