What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Associate position at Goodwill SC?
Goodwill Industries is dedicated to helping individuals achieve independence through education and training, ultimately leading to employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and assist customers and donors upon entering the store, fostering a positive associate/customer relationship.
- Provide excellent customer service, bag merchandise, answer phone calls with the correct Goodwill greeting, and handle store returns accurately.
- Receive, stock, tag, count, and inventory merchandise in a timely manner.
- Assist in loading and unloading trucks from the distribution center.
- Stock and merchandise textiles, electronics, furniture, housewares, exercise equipment, and other hard goods while ensuring their safety and compliance with recall lists.
- Perform general housekeeping, custodial, and janitorial duties as scheduled and assigned.
- Complete all other tasks assigned by management.
Requirements
- Fundamental reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
- Prior retail experience is preferred.
Physical Demands
- Daily requirements may include climbing, balancing, reaching, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, stooping, kneeling, handling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
- May be exposed to dust and odors.
- May require working outdoors for limited periods.
Safety and Security
- FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, SECURITY, AND MONEY HANDLING PROCEDURES AS DIRECTED BY GOODWILL POLICY.
- Adhere to Goodwill's expectation of refraining from unsafe work practices, involvement in unethical situations, dishonest/fraudulent work behaviors, or any behavior that could damage the organization's reputation.
Work Schedule
- As assigned by store location.
- May be required to work nights and weekends.
Clothing Standards
- Each associate is expected to present a fashionable, neat, and clean appearance reflecting Goodwill's positive image in the community.
Excellent benefits. Equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans.
