Sales Production Associate - LaPorte - FT

Goodwill Industries Group; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Group in La Porte, IN is hiring for a Full Time Retail Associate. You will greet donors and customers, assist with donations, pricing, tagging, and stocking merchandise to ensure a smooth flow from donation to sales floor.

You will process purchases at the POS, handle cash and keep the cash drawer balanced, while maintaining safety and organization in a fast-paced environment. Reports to Store Manager and supports a team-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and positive donor interactions.
• Friendly, patient, and professional demeanor in all interactions.
• Strong attention to detail in sorting and pricing donations to ensure quality.
• Ability to learn donation policies quickly and apply them.
• Basic safety awareness and proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Patience

Attention to detail

Donation policies

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Job Details

Location: LaPorte, IN 46350. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: None. Salary Range: $11.00 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.

Also 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.

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.