Store Associate

This position pays: $16.94/Hour

Hourly Pay Range: $16.94 - $22.70

• Tuition and gym reimbursement
• Emergency assistance funds
• Paid time off
• And more depending on position!

• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan contributions
• Tuition and gym reimbursement
• Emergency assistance funds
• Paid time off
• And more depending on position!

Apply now for the Goodwill Store Associate position.

Hourly Pay Range: $16.94 - $22.70

Goodwill Store Associates are trained on all non‑management aspects of store operations. Under general supervision of the Store Manager or manager-in-charge, the Retail Store Associate assists in overall store operations including receiving and processing donations, completing sales transactions on the POS system, displaying items, pulling items from the sales floor, and general maintenance to provide a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for donors and shoppers.

Will typically be required to work regular weekend (i.e., Saturday, Sunday), holiday and evening hours customary to the retail trade.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Sort, price, and display quality merchandise for sale in the store.
• Meet quality and quantity production standards to maximize sales revenue.
• Properly discard unsellable merchandise to appropriate containers (Outlet, Salvage, Trash, etc.).
• Maximize used goods processing through proper application of Goodwill techniques, including sorting, preparing, and pricing items for sale.
• Meet or exceed production goals consistently.
• Follow store rotation schedule by completing pulls at scheduled times in assigned areas.
• Ensure that quality customer service is provided in a timely and courteous manner to all shoppers, donors, and employees.
• Assist in maintaining sales floor appearance, cleanliness, and shopping environment.
• May be required to assist with general light maintenance on immediate grounds such as building exterior and parking lot.

• Assist shoppers on the sales floor in locating and selecting merchandise.
• Complete sales transactions on the POS system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Accept donations from donors by greeting them at their vehicles and assisting to carry donated items into the store, and always offer a receipt for donated merchandise.
• Assist shoppers by carrying larger, heavier items to their vehicles after sales transactions, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate good judgment at the cash wrap by protecting Agency assets such as cash and jewelry.

• Assist in maintaining store and surrounding premises to keep clean and free of safety hazards.
• Adhere to all safety, health, and emergency procedures.
• Utilize designated staging area for "Z" racks and keep aisles and corridors free of clutter.
• Secure sharp objects and handle breakable items carefully.
• Use required PPE when completing assigned tasks.
• Spread ice melt and shovel sidewalks and loading docks as needed.
• Report observations or suspicions of theft and other wrongdoing.
• Assist with proper loading/unloading of trucks and documentation on intra‑office shipping memos.
• Perform other related essential duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED preferred, not required; and one to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Students under the age of 18 years still enrolled in High School may be hired to fill part‑time positions but may not operate the compactor, floor cleaning machine, straddle stacker or any other hazardous equipment and must abide by the CT DOL regulations regarding hours of work for minors.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to communicate with customers in one‑on‑one situations.

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