Retail Associate Production

Goodwill Of Central And Coastal Virginia•Mechanicsville, VA

About The Position

Contribute to Goodwill’s mission in a retail store by maximizing efficiency, store appearance, and customer and associate satisfaction. Process donations in a timely manner for placement on the sales floor. This is a Hardlines Pricing position, and the candidate must be available weekends. The associate inspects and sorts donations and raw materials, tags and prepares goods according to Goodwill’s Retail Operations Manual, and meets daily production standards. The role requires a positive attitude, effective communication, teamwork in a fast-paced environment, flexibility to learn procedures and cross-train in production and customer service positions, and adherence to the work schedule, dress code, safety practices, and asset-protection procedures. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. A high school diploma or GED is preferred; a combination of education and work experience may be considered. No previous experience or professional certifications are required. The associate must pass a criminal background check. The role involves lifting up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to 25 pounds. Work is in a moderate environment with occasional exposure to extreme atmospheric conditions such as temperature, noise, fumes, or dust. Evening and weekend availability may be required as business needs dictate.

Requirements

No previous experience required.
High school diploma or GED preferred; a combination of education and work experience may be considered.
Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Must be available to work weekends; evening availability may also be required as business needs dictate.
Must be able to communicate effectively, work as a team member in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities, and learn new procedures.
Must adhere to the work schedule and be able to meet the physical requirements of the role.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Inspect donations and raw materials for quality and marketability according to the Retail Operations Manual.
Sort raw materials for store use, salvage, or trash.
Stand and tag donated items according to Goodwill’s rotation system.
Prepare and hang sorted goods for the retail sales floor in line with productivity standards.
Produce the required number of items each day according to Goodwill’s minimum standards.
Follow uniform dress code standards.
Maintain an enthusiastic and positive attitude.
Work as a team member in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities, and learn new procedures.
Cross-train in multiple production and customer service positions.
Follow asset-protection control and compliance procedures.
Communicate effectively with customers, peers, and management.
Adhere to the work schedule.
Meet the physical requirements of daily responsibilities.
Follow Goodwill safety rules and regulations.
Handle confidential information according to Goodwill’s privacy policy and related procedures.