DONATED GOODS ASSOCIATE 1

Goodwill Industries of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

18h•$11 - $11

About The Position

The Donated Goods Associate supports store operations by assisting with the intake, processing, stocking, and sale of donated goods. This position ensures an Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) by providing friendly, efficient service at the register, in the donation area, and on the sales floor. This position will rotate across the donor door, processing, pricing, merchandising, and cashiering based on the day’s demand. The position is performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

0 to 6 months related experience and/or training.
LIGHT MENTAL DEMAND. Operations REQUIRING INTERMITTENT DIRECTED THINKING to carry out a predetermined procedure or sequence of operations of limited variability. Operations requiring INTERMITTENT ATTENTION to control machine or manual motions.
REPETITIVE. Activities or duties using a pre-determined set of processes or directions coupled with nearby supervision. Learned things in situations where choice is simple or patterned.
HIGHLY REPETITIVE, HIGHLY PHYSICAL. HIGHLY REPETITIVE type work which requires the CONCENTRATED AND NON-DIVERSIFIED physical demands of the employee.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Basic math and reading skills required.
Must be able to follow directions, work independently, and as part of a team.
Willingness to learn Goodwill standards for donations, pricing, and sales.
Complete required training, HazMat awareness, and equipment certifications within 30 days of hire.
Basic proficiency with POS, handheld scanners, barcode printers; willingness to learn AI-assisted item recognition/price suggestion tools as deployed.
Dependable attendance.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods.
Frequently lift up to 25 lbs.; occasionally up to 50 lbs.; push/pull loaded Gaylords/carts up to 150 lbs. with assistance/tools.
Regular exposure to warehouse and retail environments with moderate noise and occasional outdoor conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous retail, cashier, or warehouse experience helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service by greeting donors and customers in a friendly, helpful manner consistent with Goodwill’s ACE culture.
Accurately process sales transactions at the register, including cash, credit, and other forms of payment, while following all cash-handling policies.
Receive, unload, and sort donated goods; determine quality and usability of items based on Goodwill guidelines.
Hang, tag, price, and stock donated merchandise efficiently to meet production and sales goals.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the sales floor, donation area, stockroom, and restrooms.
Regular attendance is required as outlined in Goodwill's attendance policy.
Ensure compliance with all safety standards and loss prevention procedures.
Assist customers in locating merchandise and answer questions regarding store policies and promotions.
Support team members by flexing between cashier, production, and sales floor duties as needed.
Participate in training and development to enhance skills and knowledge of Goodwill’s mission and policies.
May participate in new store building and renovation efforts as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned to meet daily production, safety, and customer goals.