Sales Production Associate - LaPorte - PT

Goodwill-Industries; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill-Industries is seeking a motivated Retail Associate to efficiently receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donations. You will ensure smooth flow from donation drop-off to sales floor, while delivering excellent customer service to donors and shoppers.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment, and adherence to donation policies. Teamwork and safety awareness are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills to engage donors and shoppers.
• Strong attention to detail when sorting, pricing, and stocking donated items.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
• teamwork and communication with store staff.
• Knowledge of donation policies and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and donors, provide friendly service and answer inquiries.
• Sort, price, tag, and stock donated items; keep stockroom organized.
• Process purchases using POS, handle cash and balance cash drawer as needed.
• Maintain Kaizen/continuous improvement of workflow and efficiency.
• Collaborate with team and supervisors to support store operations.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Donation policy knowledge

Tools

PPE usage

Material handling equipment

Job description

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.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.