What are the responsibilities and job description for the Store Associate position at Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York?
Job Description
Job Description
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and
Northern New Jersey, Inc.
Job Description & Physical Demand Analysis
Position Title : Store Associate
Department : Retail
Reports To (Title) : Store Manager
Position Type : FLSA - Non-Exempt
Supervising Staff :
- For a limited time, you will receive a $500 sign-on bonus after successfully completing your introductory 90-day period. PLUS earn weekly bonuses for meeting your store goals
General Purpose : The primary duties and responsibilities.
The Store Associate is responsible for all functions of Production, ensuring the efficient and effective flow of merchandise from the stockroom to the sales floor. The Store Associate is to be a “Goodwill Ambassador” and is expected to role model Goodwill’s mission in all actions and interactions in order to create a positive customer-centric experience.
Essential Functions / Daily Activities : The core responsibilities of the job.
SAFETY & SECURITY PROTOCOLS
Adhere to all Goodwill and personnel policies and procedures; follow good safety and security practices including reporting safety hazards and injuries to the Store Manager, HR, and / or Job Coach if applicable.
Donations
Sorting & Grading
Separate donations of textiles, homewares, electronic, shoes and accessories out of bins and cages onto processing tables, conduct a quality check, and organize items into containers.
Hanging
Neatly hang garments according to garment category and color while preserving their shape.
Tagging & Pricing - Tag items using approved key pricing, print the price tags using the Solutions POS Printer
Pushing and Placing racks, carts and totes of product to the sales floor and place product onto fixtures.
Qualifications : The minimum educational and experience requirements / preferences.
Skills Required : The minimum skills required or preferred
In addition to the functions described above, this role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Goodwill NYNJ needs and / or requirements.
Note : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Work Environment : Describe unusual working conditions or environmental factors.
Hazardous exposure category : Place an “X” in the appropriate category for the role :
I. ____ X_____ involves an inherent potential for contact with blood, body fluids or tissues. Appropriate
protective measures are required for every employee engaged in Category I
tasks.
II. __________ Involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but potential exposure in usual
work. Employees performing Category II tasks don’t need to wear protective equipment, but they should be prepared to put on protective equipment on short
notice.
III. __________ involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, although situations can be
hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure
to body fluids.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
1. _____Sedentary work-Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible
amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move
objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the
time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Roles are
sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other
sedentary criteria are met.
2. _____Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or to 10 pounds of
force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move
objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary
work.
3. _ __Medium work-Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of
force occasionally, and / or 10-25 pounds
of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force
constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those
for light work.
4. __ X __Heavy work-Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 25-50 pounds of
force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of
those for medium work. _____Very heavy work-Exerting
in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or in excess of 50 pounds of
force frequently, and / or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move
objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for heavy work.
