Retail Sales Associate - Cashier - PT

Primary Functions:

Under the direct supervision of the store manager, the Cashier is responsible for assisting customers receiving and disbursing money using electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. Processing credit or debit card transactions and validating checks. Assist with adding merchandise to the sales floor, as needed.

Education and Experience:

Prior experience in a retail environment preferred. High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Essential Functions:

Provide superior customer service by assisting customers in locating and purchasing goods;

Operate cash register, ring customer sales, provide accurate change;

Display merchandise in an eye-catching and pleasing manner and assure that old goods are removed on a scheduled weekly rotation. Place items on sales floor and maintain a tidy appearance of sales racks.

Maintain cleanliness and order in the store; Understand and perform all procedures necessary to meet or exceed the weekly sales and production quota for the store.

Maintain an acceptable attendance and punctuality record; Participate in staff meetings and training, as required; Follow all safety procedures; Report accidents/injuries and safety concerns to the appropriate leadership staff; Adhere to two-hour floor check lists as assigned by leadership; Comply with Goodwill’s policies and procedures, including performing assigned duties within the framework of our Guiding Principles. Adhere to dress code and loss prevention policies; Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must be able to use a cash register, calculator, credit card processing machine correctly and make change accurately; Good work ethic; Must be able to demonstrate good judgment in recognizing items appropriate for sale; Able to follow instructions and comply with policies and procedures; Able to work with minimal supervision; Willingness to mentor and train co-workers; Cross train in production and sale of goods, as requested. Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays; Able to maintain good relationships with co-workers; Adhere to two-hour floor check lists as assigned by leadership; Demonstrate ability to safely operate necessary equipment; Must have reliable transportation; Flexibility and willingness to learn.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands, and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, push and pull, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Most activities involve repetitive upper body movement and bending. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Must have good hand-eye coordination. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Typical Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time but works primarily indoors and/or at facility entrance; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing this job, the employee may be exposed to some hazardous waste dust and dirt; Will possibly be working alongside and training best practices with others with social, mental, and emotional disabilities.

Must be able to use a cash register, calculator, credit card processing machine correctly and make change accurately; Good work ethic; Must be able to demonstrate good judgment in recognizing items appropriate for sale; Able to follow instructions and comply with policies and procedures; Able to work with minimal supervision; Willingness to mentor and train co-workers; Cross train in production and sale of goods, as requested. Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays; Able to maintain good relationships with co-workers; Adhere to two-hour floor check lists as assigned by leadership; Demonstrate ability to safely operate necessary equipment; Must have reliable transportation; Flexibility and willingness to learn.

Our Mission:

The mission of Goodwill Industries — Big Bend, Inc. is to provide job training, education and employment to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment, helping them to reach their fullest potential in supporting themselves and their families. Goodwill also provides barrier-free apartment complexes in which people with disabilities can live independently.

Your Contribution:

Drive Goodwill’s mission by fostering relationships with donors and customers and maximizing store operations. Through careful stewardship of donated goods and a commitment to exceptional service, you contribute directly to funding Goodwill’s employment and training programs, helping individuals overcome barriers to employment.