Sales Associate - Part Time

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is seeking a Retail Associate to support store operations, assist customers, manage cash register sales, and help maintain a secure, welcoming shopping environment.

Under the Store Manager's supervision, you will greet customers, assist donors, stock shelves, wrap merchandise, and assist with POS procedures and loss prevention to maximize store profitability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and greet customers.
• Operate cash register and process sales accurately.
• Stock shelves and display merchandise.
• Bag/wrap merchandise for customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the cash wrap area and front of store.
• Assist donors and ensure store security practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Independent work

Team player

Neat appearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.