Store Associate - East Brainerd

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Since 1923, Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area helps people transform potential into opportunity. With 17 store locations and a service territory of 23 counties in two states, our social enterprise is a win, win, win for all.

• Individuals with barriers to employment get help securing meaningful jobs.
• Donors see a social return for their donations—helping people secure work and keeping unwanted items out of landfills.
• Shoppers get great prices on the items they want, and in the process, give a hand up to people in their community.

We provide education and career services as well as on‑the‑job training to people with barriers to employment, such as multi‑generational poverty, history of incarceration, limited education, and no work experience.

• Friendly work environment with co‑workers who appreciate working together.
• Employee discount.
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with matching contribution after eligibility.
• Skills and development opportunities.
• For full‑time employees:
• Dental and vision insurance—Company paid for employee.
• Basic life insurance—1.5 times salary, Company paid for employee.
• Primary Care through Text Care—Company paid for household.
• Voluntary benefits such as Term life insurance, disability insurance, and .
• Medical insurance and Health Savings Account.
• Generous Paid Time Off program; potential of up to three weeks during the first year.

At Goodwill, your work helps transform potential into opportunity. Your role as a store associate includes:

• Through words and actions support Chattanooga Goodwill’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Maintain agency, employee, and participant confidentiality.
• Punctual and dependable attendance.
• Provide excellent customer service to customers and donors while directing complaints to management.
• Consistently perform work tasks according to training, e‑learning, and work instructions.
• Effectively transition product to the retail sales floor with attention to detail and urgency.
• Abide by policies and procedures as set forth by Goodwill.
• Ensure security of all company assets and donations.
• Perform general sales floor and production area duties and cross‑train in all work areas.
• Effectively communicate with management, peers, and customers.
• Promote cooperation and teamwork with peers.
• Assist in loading and unloading of Goodwill trucks and trailers.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized production work area and retail sales floor at all times.
• Adhere to safety and security practices, including reporting safety hazards and injuries to management.
• Attend and complete all training and meetings as required.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• We value and respect the inherent dignity and worth of people.
• We value truth, set high standards, and keep our promises.
• Continuous improvement.
• Teamwork.
• We respect open and honest communication.
• We value a culture of innovation, learning, and development through social enterprise.
• We honor the resources entrusted to us with responsibility and care.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants and internal transfers will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Sales and Business Development
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