Cashier Trainee - Foley Retail (40 hour/week)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE GULF COAST INC•Foley, AL

1d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position for a Cashier Trainee in the Donated Goods department. The primary function is to greet customers warmly, accurately process sales transactions, and ensure customers feel welcomed and appreciated through friendly and attentive service. The role contributes to the mission services operation by providing funding through sales.

Requirements

Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
Must be able to count money quickly and accurately.
Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
Must be able to take initiative and work well with little supervision.
Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among employees.
Must possess excellent communication skills.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
Ability to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs. frequently and 75 lbs. with assistance occasionally.
Ability to use fingers, hands and wrists, repetitively.
Ability to engage in frequent bending, stretching, stooping, standing, walking, and twisting.
Ability to push equipment on wheels weighing 50 lbs. to 150 lbs.
Must be able to work all shifts required Sunday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM to be eligible for the position.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Prior work experience in the service industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures World Class donor and customer service.
Answers phone in three rings, greeting customers within 10 seconds and providing friendly service and information.
Thanks customers at the end of a sale and invites them back.
Acknowledges all customers and employees within a 10-foot radius.
Operates cash register, receives payments for purchases, and records sales and other transactions.
Balances cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring no cash discrepancies exceeding $5.00 over or short after one week of training.
Encourages customers to donate through the change round-up program.
Checks and cleans dressing rooms.
Retrieves shopping carts from the parking lot.
Places apparel and other items for sale on the proper racks and shelves.
Removes empty hangers from the racks on the sales floor.
Ensures a clean and empty workstation at the end of each shift.
Pulls and rotates store merchandise as instructed by supervisor or manager.
Assists with putting carts of merchandise on the floor.
Transfers racks from the back room to the sales floor.
Maintains the image of the sales floor and assists in store housekeeping including daily cleaning of the floor, fixtures, and restrooms.
Maintains adherence to all company policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.