Sales Production Associate - Lansing - FT

Goodwill Industries Group; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Group is seeking a dedicated full-time retail associate in Lansing, IL. Responsibilities include greeting customers, processing purchases, and managing inventory to ensure a positive shopping experience.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility and teamwork are essential in this role.

Applicants should be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills with a welcoming demeanor.
• Strong attention to detail for sorting and pricing items.
• Ability to learn donation policies quickly.
• Basic understanding of safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide excellent service.
• Track inventory levels and restock merchandise.
• Process customer purchases accurately.
• Seek ways to improve efficiency and workflow.
• Collaborate with team members to support store operations.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Store - Lansing - Lansing, IL 60438
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: None
• Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Retail

Job Objective

To efficiently receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donations, ensuring a seamless flow from the drive-thru to the sales floor. Contribute to the overall smooth operation of a fast-paced retail environment. This position reports to the Store Manager who evaluates performance annually.

In addition, embodies the Goodwill Mission to: “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life” and upholds the Company Core Values of: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Customer-First Mindset, Humble Confidence, Passion for Mission, and Do the Right Thing.

Essential Job Functions

• Greet customers warmly, provide excellent customer service and address customer inquiries promptly to ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Track and inventory levels, perform regular counts, restock merchandise on the sales floor, and report discrepancies to management. Ensure stockroom and back-end inventory are organized for easy access.
• Process customer purchases accurately using the POS system, handle cash, credit, and debit transactions accurately, monitor cash drawer for discrepancies, and assist with end-of-day cash balancing and deposits.
• Uphold Kaizen standards by continuously seeking ways to improve efficiency, organization, and workflow.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to support store operations, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: Required Education and Skills

• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to engage positively with donors, express gratitude, and create a welcoming experience.
• Friendly and approachable demeanor, demonstrating patience and professionalism in all interactions.
• Strong attention to detail when sorting, inspecting, and pricing donated items to ensure quality, proper categorization, and compliance with store guidelines.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply donation policies, including identifying acceptable and non-acceptable items.
• Basic understanding of safety protocols, including proper lifting techniques, hazard awareness, and workplace safety procedures to prevent injuries and ensure a secure environment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining accuracy and organization.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Flexible availability.
• Able to frequently bend, twist, reach above shoulder level, push and pull, crouch or stoop, kneel, repetitively use feet, and use head and neck in a twisting or static motion and to look up and/or down, and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and light industrial machinery.
• Ability to move filled boxes barrels and Z racks weighing no more than 50 pounds.