University Store Sales Associate

Goodwill-Industries-of-Northeast-Iowa,-Inc.; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa, Inc. is seeking a part-time University Store Sales Associate in Cedar Falls, IA. You will assist customers, operate the cash register, process donations, and help with sorting, stocking, and light maintenance to support store operations.

This role emphasizes friendly service, accuracy in transactions, and adherence to agency values. You may work evenings, weekends, and holidays across multiple locations, with forklift duties possible where needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred; substitution with related experience may apply.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds with assistance.
• Must be willing to obtain forklift license if able.
• Reliable transportation and a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Loyalty to the agency and its mission and policies.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers immediately upon entering store and deliver strong customer service.
• Sort and grade donations and truck shipments to keep stock high quality.
• Operate cash register ensuring pleasant transactions and short lines.
• Identify merchandise for online sales and process accordingly.
• Load/unload donations from donor cars and assist with donation experience.
• Offer tax receipt forms to donors and maintain accurate counts.
• Assist with shoveling snow, light maintenance, and housekeeping as needed.
• Onboard and train new team members on duties and safety.
• Maintain store and donation area cleanliness and safety; request repairs when needed.
• Support salvage and recycling efforts to minimize waste and maximize revenue.
• Collaborate with team to maximize service opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Lift 50 lbs

Flexible schedule

Forklift license

Reliable transportation

Age 16+

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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University Store Sales Associate

Part Time Metro Store, Cedar Falls, IA, US

Salary Range: $14.08 To $14.08 Annually

Job Summary:

This position reports to the Store Manager within the scope of the mission, guiding principles, values, ethics and strategic goals of Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa, Inc. This position is responsible for assisting with customers and register transactions, donation receiving, loading and unloading trailers, sorting and grading material, baling in some locations, merchandising, stocking and rotating product and light-duty maintenance and housekeeping. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers by way of communication and assistance and by way of quality of work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(Essential functions of the position are listed in bold print.)

• Greets customers immediately upon entering store. Ensures good customer service and a shopping experience that meets agency expectations.
• Sorts and grades all donations and truck shipments in timely and effective manner so that stores are well-stocked with high quality merchandise.
• Operates cash register so that all transactions are handled pleasantly and effectively. Customers do not wait more than 15 seconds when first in line and assistance is called when more than 3 customers are in line.
• Identifies appropriate merchandise for online sales and handles according to process/procedure.
• Marks and stocks new goods merchandise according to process/procedure.
• Greets donors pleasantly at their car and immediately unloads items. Ensures good customer service and a donating experience that meets agency expectations.
• Donations are distributed to proper work or holding area and donation count is recorded accurately.
• Offers tax receipt form to each donor.
• Between donor engagements, sorts material so that 95% unsaleable items are redirected to garbage or salvage.
• Theft is prevented by remaining alert at all times in all areas and immediately notifying management of any suspicious activities.
• Assists and helps with shoveling snow, replacing light bulbs, washing windows, and any other upkeep.
• Advises and demonstrates all job duties for new team members.
• Maintains top-flight condition and appearance of store and donation area by focusing on housekeeping and safety at all times. Communicates needs for repair, fixtures, maintenance, etc.
• Works collaboratively within department to maximize service opportunities and maintain a continuous improvement agenda.
• Helps prepare outgoing truck loads including baling, sorting, operating forklift, organizing, etc.
• Assists truck driver in loading/unloading.
• Minimizes waste expense and maximize salvage revenue opportunity by recycling as many products as possible in most resourceful way.
• Ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition and that all safeguards are in place.
• Completes all duties of the job and all work requirements.
• Models Goodwill’s core values, IMPACT. (Inspire Others, Mission First, People Matter, Align with Community, Create Opportunity, Tell our Stories)

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Minimum of 2 years of any combination of military service, high school, or related full-time employment may substitute.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess a positive attitude and infect others with similar enthusiasm.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull fifty pounds with assistance.
• Loyalty to the agency and its mission and policies.
• Reliable transportation. Ability to work a flexible schedule at multiple locations including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing to obtain a forklift license if able.
• Ability to use good judgment, discretion, and initiative.