Part-Time Store Clerk

Goodwill of Central Iowa is looking for a Part-Time Store Clerk to accept, sort, and merchandise donated goods, cashier, and deliver outstanding customer service with our values of love, kindness, and respect.

Base pay range: $14.00/hr - $16.00/hr.

• Greet, assist, and engage with customers in a helpful and courteous manner.
• Receive donations from the public.
• Sort donations, stack and organize sorted merchandise, and ensure quality of goods processed meets standards.
• Work with supervisors to arrange and rotate items on the sales floor, keep merchandise organized and easily accessible to customers.
• Practice safe cash handling and operate the cash register, including calculating and balancing the cash register as scheduled.
• Carry out general cleaning tasks, such as sweeping, scrubbing, dusting, and mopping.
• Use a dolly, wheeled cart, pallet jack, and possibly riding or walk‑behind forklift.
• Meet daily production goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Excellent customer service skills.
• A high school diploma, currently attending high school or GED classes, or a minimum of four years of military service, high school, or related full‑time paid employment.
• Availability to work days, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to carry, lift, push or pull 40 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate variations in work environment temperature.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Effective communication and basic math skills.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a dependent adult and child abuse background check.
• Requires a flexible schedule which includes days, evenings, and weekends to support business needs.

• A competitive starting wage of $14.50/hour.
• Weekend Shift Premium of an additional $1.00/hour on Saturday and Sunday shifts.
• Part‑time benefits package includes paid time off and a retirement plan with 5% company match.
• No retail holiday season; shifts are scheduled Monday – Saturday 8 am – 10 pm and Sunday 11 am – 6 pm.
• Career development opportunities.
• 15% discount at our retail stores.

Goodwill of Central Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability) and E‑Verify Participant.

If you are ready to work for an organization that brings out the best in people, apply today!

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