Store Associates (12th & Rockford)

Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma,; Rockford Township (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping individuals overcome employment challenges. As a team member, you'll provide excellent customer service while performing various store duties, including sorting and selling merchandise. This role offers the chance to make a positive impact in your community while working in a supportive environment. Ideal for those who value teamwork and are committed to service excellence, this position provides a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the greater good. If you're looking for a fulfilling job that makes a difference, consider applying today!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to customers and donors.
• Maintain store cleanliness and assist in loading/unloading donations.
• Adhere to cash handling procedures and safety policies.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Goodwill Central Oklahoma is seeking individuals to help grow our mission - We help people overcome challenges to employment. Working at Goodwill is more than a job. Joining our team is a chance to do good for yourself and the community. With our community’s donations and contract services, we generate the money needed to support our programs which provide training and supportive services to individuals who seek greater independence.

We invite you to take the first step in making a difference by applying to a position with Goodwill.

JOB SUMMARY: To provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers and perform a variety of general store duties including collecting, sorting, processing, and selling merchandise.

This is not a supervisory role.

Starting Pay: $12.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Punctual and dependable attendance.
2. Provide excellent customer service to customers and donors.
3. Properly distribute items from the back room to the correct areas of the store.
4. Clean and straighten items on the floor.
5. Clean the store, the dressing rooms, and the bathrooms.
6. Abide by the policies and procedures as set forth by Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma.
7. Must be able to perform tasks according to work instructions.
8. Ensure security of all company assets and donations.
9. Perform general sales floor/production area duties and cross-train in all work areas.
10. Adhere to cash handling procedures as outlined by Agency procedures.
11. Greet and assist all donors/customers while directing complaints to management.
12. Assist in loading and unloading of Goodwill trucks and trailers.
13. Maintain store housekeeping to Agency standards.
14. Attend training as required.
15. Review and be familiar with Goodwill of Central Oklahoma safety policies, programs, and procedures and adhere to all safety rules, regulations, and safety codes. Attend safety training and meetings and report any unsafe work conditions, accidents, or injuries immediately.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties and projects as required by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or GED, preferred.
2. Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
3. Reliable transportation and communication, required.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

1. Live the Values
2. Results Driven
3. Customer Focus
4. Communication

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. High level of attention to detail.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on several projects at once.
4. Strong sense of internal and external customer service.
5. Good time management skills and demonstrate adherence to timelines and schedules.
6. Basic math skills.
7. Good interpersonal skills: able to work well with a wide range of people.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. This work is physical and requires the following activities: Standing, walking, twisting, bending, grabbing, and reaching for long periods of time; occasional squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing, smelling, and visual acuity.
2. The ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds, or more with assistance.
3. Employee is required to operate a computer.
4. The employee is required to handle textiles and donated goods and must be able to move stock onto or off shelves.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Works in a climate-controlled retail or production environment most of the time but will be exposed to airborne particles such as dust, mold, dirt, and pollen as well as extreme heat and cold.
2. Must be available to work during operating hours as needed for business operations. Work schedule may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and blackout periods which may vary from week to week as well as occasional overtime when approved by management.
3. May work part-time or full-time at the discretion of management.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.