Retail Cashier

About the role

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is seeking an energetic, self‑motivated, and professional Retail Cashier for the Lake St Louis Store – Robert Raymond team. The ideal candidate will support the mission “Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!” and embody the core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Make customers a priority by greeting and acknowledging them as they enter the store, helping on the sales floor, and answering the phone within three rings with a professional greeting.
• Operate the store cash register: handle cash, credit card transactions, appropriate discount returns, and cash register balancing.
• Stock, straighten, rotate, and maintain the cleanliness of the entire store area efficiently and to standard.
• Request assistance from managers for returns, exchanges, and customer complaints.
• Uphold store cleanliness standards by sweeping, dusting, mopping, and shining surfaces.
• Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with team members and leadership; work cross‑functionally with other teams to increase communication.
• Utilize safe work practices through awareness and observation.
• Contribute to a hazard‑free workplace by removing obstructions and keeping aisles and designated walkways debris‑free.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times, adhering to MERS/Goodwill’s dress code.
• Safeguard agency assets, including cash, donated items, and purchased items, from harm, damage, or theft; report any incidents of theft or unauthorized possession.
• Adhere to all MERS/Goodwill policies, Goodwill Retail procedures, and safety and security regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No degree is required.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co‑workers, customers, and management.
• Must be organized and capable of interacting with a diverse work population.
• Necessary math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must pass background and records checks upon employment.

Benefits

• Monthly bonus up to $250.00
• Individual and family medical benefits for full‑time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• PTO accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked.
• Employee store discount
• Paid holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Career growth opportunities

Pay

Hourly rate: $15.50. Bonus potential: up to $250 per month.

Schedule

Position type: hourly full‑time. Required travel: 0%.