Sales Associate/ Cashier - Outlet- Westmoreland

Overview of Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc.

Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc. exists to help persons with disabilities and other barriers to

employment get jobs so that each can experience dignity, purpose, and self-sufficiency. Goodwill does this by helping people build skills, find jobs, and reach their goals in life through a donated goods business, workforce development and other social enterprise models. Here are our core beliefs:

• We believe each person has unique abilities and can make a meaningful contribution in life.
• We believe jobs are transformational to individual lives and communities.
• We believe in a hand up, not a handout.

Goodwill prides itself on an engaging and welcoming work environment, where we demonstrate our core values of Respect, Commitment, Improvement, and Integrity daily.

Goodwill Dallas achieves its mission by helping people build skills, find jobs, and ultimately reach their goals in life, through two closely integrated programs:

• The Donated Goods Program provides direct employment through the recycling and reselling of material donations across 18 stores and a 175,000 sq. ft. warehouse.
• The Workforce Development Program assist clients with assessments, education, job readiness training, coaching and career placement.
• Goodwill’s unique approach includes: a fair chance and opportunity, a person-centered, holistic approach, and multiple paths to success in a safe, supportive environment. The Donated Goods Program provides employment by offering work through the recycling and reselling of material donations in stores throughout the community, while keeping millions of pounds of reusable items out of our landfills. Every dollar that is generated from retail stores is invested back into creating employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and disadvantaged conditions.
• There are over 220,000 individuals with disabilities in the north Texas region. Only 90,000 have jobs. Last year, Goodwill Dallas placed over 1,000 individuals with jobs - earning more than $22 million in wages. Since 1923, Goodwill Dallas has served over 100,000 individuals in the North Texas community.

Goodwill Dallas is a 501(c)3 organization providing direct employment across eight counties, 18 stores, 6 stand-alone donation centers, and 1 regional hub. The organization is governed by a 56-member Board of Directors and employs over 600 staff.

Position Summary:

At Goodwill, your work changes the lives of people with employment challenges. You can make a difference! Goodwill is a rewarding workplace that allows you to learn and grow through cross-training and advancement opportunities. As a Cashier, you will use weighing and ringing equipment to charge customers for their purchases accurately.

Our Mission:

At Goodwill Dallas, we change lives one job at a time by empowering people with disabilities and other barriers through job training and employment at Goodwill and in the community. We achieve our mission by living our core values of Respect, Commitment, Improvement, and Integrity.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead by example to consistently follow all procedures and best practices.
2. Comply with Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc. policies, Donated Goods Retail standard operating procedures (SOPs), and the organization's safety and security policies and procedures.
3. Provide customer service to shoppers.
4. Meet minimum productivity by ringing up customers quickly and efficiently.
5. Maintain a positive disposition during the workday.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred/Required Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED preferred.
2. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment.
3. Equipment operation experience preferred scale, cash register.

Position Specifics:

1. Works in a climate-controlled office or retail environment most of the time.
2. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, dust, and extreme weather conditions such as heat and cold.
3. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.
4. Open scheduling availability is required to meet the needs of the business. Work schedule may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and after-hours.
5. Works 40 hours per week or more as required.
6. Moderate noise level.

Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc. seeks to create an inclusive and dynamic team environment where people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives can thrive and positively impact achieving our mission. This job posting captures the key duties and qualifications for the role but is not considered all inclusive. If this opportunity and the Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc. mission speak to you, we encourage you to apply.

Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.”