R11 - Harrison Crossing Back Retail Associate - Part Time

Rappahannock Goodwill•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries is seeking a part-time Back Retail Associate for its Harrison Crossing location. The associate assists donors and provides tax receipts, selects and prepares textiles for in-store sale, prices new and used merchandise, and helps ensure goods are available to the public in a clean, attractive environment while providing strong customer service. The role includes helping with donations, evaluating merchandise, preparing outbound items for shipment, and grading and hanging textiles. The associate also supports housekeeping, safety, security, and other store functions as needed. The work takes place in a retail store environment, with minimal exposure to outdoor elements.

Requirements

Must be available to work as needed during operating hours for business operations.
Schedule may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, blackout periods that vary from week to week, and occasional overtime when approved by management.
Basic computer skills.
Basic phone communication skills.
Ability to count change and operate a cash register.
Basic math skills and ability to make change.
Ability to stand and move around for extended periods.
Ability to climb, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, carry, push, pull, and lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Retail or similar experience.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptionally friendly customer service to shoppers and donors.
Perform basic housekeeping on the sales floor, donation center, and in the production area.
Safeguard company property and equipment against loss, theft, or damage.
Follow safety policies and procedures.
Follow security policies, enforce security rules and regulations, and report incidents to the Store Manager.
Assist with other store functions as needed to help meet work goals and cross-train in store functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with loading and unloading and carrying purchases and donations.
Explain company policies to donors when some donations cannot be accepted.
Provide tax receipts to donors.
Keep the donation center and surrounding indoor and outdoor areas neat.
Evaluate merchandise for quality and value, price it appropriately, and determine when items should be sent to the E Commerce department.
Prepare outbound merchandise for shipment to the warehouse.
Rapidly and accurately grade textiles into categories determined by Management and discard unsalable items.
Hang 100 garments per hour.
Price specialty items as directed by Management.
Place clothes on the Z rack in order according to store layout.