Goodwill Store Associate P/T

SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Store Operations: - Sort, price and display quality merchandise for sale in the store. - Properly discard unsellable merchandise to appropriate containers. - Maximize used goods processing through the proper application of Goodwill techniques. - Complete pulls at scheduled times in assigned areas of the store. - Ensure quality customer service is provided in a timely and courteous manner. - Assist in maintaining sales floor appearance, cleanliness and shopping environment. Customer Service: - Assist shoppers on the sales floor in locating and selecting merchandise. - Complete sales transactions on the POS system with accuracy and in a timely manner. - Accept donations from donors by greeting them at their vehicles and assisting to carry donated items into the store. - Assist shoppers by carrying larger, heavier items to their vehicles after sales transactions have been completed. Safety, Security and Loss Prevention: - Maintain store and surrounding premises to keep clean and free of safety hazards. - Utilize designated staging area for "Z" racks. - Keep aisles, corridors and production areas free of clutter and unobstructed. - Utilize required PPE when completing assigned tasks. - Spread ice melt on sidewalks and pathways. - Report observations or suspicions of theft and other wrongdoing. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Protective eyewear must be worn at all times while preparing cleaning solution for floor cleaning machine and while dispensing fluid into the machine. Protective gloves (cloth/leather) and eyewear must be worn at all times while using push-stick to propel material into trash compactor. Latex or Nitrile gloves are made available for any employee engaged in sorting credentials but are not required. Protective gloves must be worn when handling pallets and boards stacked between gaylords to prevent puncture or laceration from splintered wood.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and typical of a busy retail environment.