Retail Associate Angola Job Angola area,Indiana USA,Retail

Position: Retail Associate - Full and Part Time (Angola)

Description

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is looking for Retail Associates for our store in Angola, IN!

If you’re looking for the run of the mill retail job, this isn’t it. If you want to serve your community while building your career with an eco-friendly organization, then this might be the perfect opportunity for you!

Goodwill’s mission is to Empower and prepare people for independence through training, personal growth and work. Goodwill stores support this mission by collecting and selling goods donated by the community.

As a Retail Associate, you are the face of the organization! You can expect to assist with purchases, operating the cash register accurately and effectively. You will be maintaining the sales floor, stocking and organizing merchandise. With attention to detail, you will sort and grade donations and price items for the salesfloor. When a donor arrives, you help bring the donation into the building and issue a tax receipt.

Every day brings something different!

Are you able to operate a POS terminal and count back change? Can you lift, push or pull up to 20 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. occasionally and 100 lbs. occasionally? Are you friendly? Do you have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills? Do you thrive in a fast paced and changing environment? If so, you might just be perfect for this position!

Benefits

Competitive wages paid bi-weekly
Full-time benefits: medical, dental, and vision
401K plan
Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Holiday pay and paid time off (PTO)
In store discounts
Set rotating schedules with no late shift

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operates cash register, gives correct change and receipt, and bags purchases.

Accepts credit cards for purchase according to established procedures.

Watches for illegal activity and alerts management.

Keeps cash register area orderly and stocked with necessary supplies.

Maintains floor and fitting rooms during business hours.

Refers customer problems to management.

Sorts, hangs, tags and clothing donations according to established guidelines.

Pulls items according to established procedures.

Meets established production standards.

Heavy lifting, pushing and pulling required.

Handles all aspects of customer service in a professional manner.

Follows all safety rules and practices.

Performs all other duties as may be assigned by management in the process of carrying out the mission of Goodwill Industries.

In order to promote customer and donor satisfaction it is mandatory for employees who come in contact with the public to maintain a positive work outlook and to project a pleasant, courteous, and helpful demeanor at all times when dealing with customers, donors, co‑workers, and clients.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists customers in locating merchandise and prices.

Displays merchandise in windows/display cases.

Answers telephone and other inquiries regarding donation sites/policies.

Attends monthly store meetings.

EDUCATION

No specialized educational requirements; will train.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three months working experience required.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

Ability to make change.

Basic literacy (to complete forms).

CREDENTIALS / LICENSES / SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

Subject to background check

Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.

Ability to work within the team concept

Subject to random alcohol and drug testing as specified in the Drug-Free Workplace Program.

Fully comply with Goodwill’s Code of Ethics.

EQUIPMENT

POS terminal, credit card machine.

Carts, z- racks, gaylord boxes.

Gloves for sorting donations.

Tagger guns.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Substantial: vision, grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, and walking.

Considerable: talking

Moderate: crouching, hearing, and stooping.

Occasional: none.

Nominal: crawling, kneeling, climbing, and repetitive motions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Heavy work:
Pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently to move objects.

The ability to fully perform lifting and moving duties is mandatory.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The worker is subject to indoor environmental conditions.

EEO CLAUSE

It is the Agency's policy to afford equal opportunity to all regardless of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, or any other class protected by law, and to provide a work environment free of bias based on such categories. Any and all employment decisions will be administered in a non-discriminatory manner.

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