Retail Associate

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is looking for motivated, team-building individuals to fill Part-Time & Full-Time Retail Associate positions at our Clio Store located at 4082 W. Vienna Rd, Clio, Michigan.

Pay

$15.00 an hour plus a 20% discount on in-store purchases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maximizing store sales and help increase the profit of Goodwill.
• Provide prompt and courteous customer/donor service.
• Cashier: Accurately operate cash register and conduct sales-related functions as directed and according to policy, procedure, and job standards; maintain cash register variance to Goodwill’s acceptable margin of error rate; run 3 racks per hour (5 racks per hour if not on register).
• Processor: Receive, process, price, and display merchandise as directed and according to policy, procedure, and job standards; achieve production standard of 85-100 pieces per hour. Adhere to mandatory use of agency-issued work gloves while sorting product.
• Rack Runner: Run 5 racks per hour, getting product into proper place and color.
• Retail Donation Attendant: Greet donors, assist with donations safely and professionally. Maintain accurate donation and bill of lading records. Keep donation area organized. Assist with truck loading/unloading. Adhere to mandatory use of agency-issued work gloves.
• Retail Custodian: Maintain cleanliness of sales floor, restrooms, and breakroom. Empty trash, clean fixtures, and shelving. Keep exterior areas clear of debris. Adhere to mandatory use of agency-issued work gloves when handling chemicals.
• Provide excellent customer service with a smile.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays
• 1 week of paid vacation
• Personal Paid Time Off
• Full-Time Associates at 30 hrs are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Part-Time Associates are eligible for Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Programs
• AFLAC
• Biweekly Direct Deposit
• Career Advancement Opportunities through Goodwill Academy

Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work flexible shifts as assigned
• Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds with or without help
• Ability to reach, bend, or stoop and utilize safe lifting techniques
• Ability to stand six to eight hours a day
• Reliable means of transportation to report to work on time
• Pleasant, cheerful, and professional demeanor
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to work in cold or warm temperatures, depending on weather and donation traffic

Our mission: To assist individuals with barriers to employment in making the transition to independence and self-sufficiency. Profits help fund programs that support people with obstacles in finding work. In 2025, we kept over 7.7 million lbs. of materials from ending up in landfills.