Shop Associate

Position Overview

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is looking for a motivated and organized individual to fill a Full Time Shop Goodwill Associate position in our Averill Warehouse located at 501 S. Averill, Flint.

$16 an Hour with Monthly Bonus Potential Monday - Friday 5:30 AM to 2 PM. 20% discount on in-store purchases.

• Meet or exceed daily production goals directed by manager.
• Ecommerce Lister: quickly list all items accurately, comprehensively, with spelling errors. Write persuasive sales description about the item, providing enough detail to help the customer determine purchase.
• Jewelry Processor: maintain accuracy and efficiency of sorting and evaluating all jewelry sent into Shopgoodwill. Perform proper testing for all jewelry identified with possible value, gems or precious metal.
• Ecommerce Sorter: quickly and efficiently process all items sent into Shopgoodwill. Check the condition of items to ensure it meets defined quality standards.
• Ecommerce Photographer: take clear and accurate photographs of the item, providing the potential customer with enough information about the item’s appearance, condition, size, color, shape, composition, brand, model and other descriptive detail.
• Ensure all items listed meet Shopgoodwill selling criteria and GWIMM standards.
• Standards include rare, collectible and/or unique items that will generate an online selling price of at least $25.

• 10 paid holidays.
• Accrue PAID 1 week vacation.
• 1 week Personal Paid time off.
• Biweekly direct deposit.
• Full Time Associates at 30 hours are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• AFLAC.
• Free employee assistance programs.
• Career advancement opportunities.

• Excellent skills in grammar, typing, and written communication of product.
• Ability to operate a manual pallet jack.
• Able to lift and carry 30 pounds unassisted.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One‑year experience in e‑commerce preferred.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with exposure to various temperature extremes (hot in summer, cold in winter), moderate dust and noise.
• Familiarity with basic photographic principles to operate a mid‑level digital camera/cell phone, including the ability to upload pictures to a computer.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Self‑starter and ability to work independently.
• Possession of good organizational skills.

To assist individuals with barriers to employment in making the transition to independence and self‑sufficiency.

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan provides reasonable accommodation for individuals requiring assistance with the application or hiring process. If you need assistance completing this online application, contact the Human Resources Department at 810‑762‑9960 or (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.