Retail Associate Production - Yorktown

Goodwill Of Central And Coastal Virginia•Yorktown, WA

About The Position

The Retail Associate Production contributes to Goodwill’s mission in a retail store by maximizing efficiency, store appearance, and customer and associate satisfaction. The role processes donations promptly for placement on the sales floor, following the standards and procedures in the Retail Operations Manual. It involves sorting, inspecting, tagging, and preparing donated goods, while meeting productivity expectations and supporting customers and coworkers in a fast-paced environment. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, though a combination of education and work experience may be considered. No previous experience or professional certification is required. The associate must pass a criminal background check and follow Goodwill’s safety and confidential-information procedures. The role requires physical lifting and carrying and availability to work evenings and/or weekends as business needs dictate.

Requirements

No previous experience is required.
A high school diploma or GED is preferred; a combination of education and work experience may be considered.
Successfully pass a criminal background check.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Able to work evenings and/or weekends as business needs dictate.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, learn procedures quickly, communicate effectively, and work as part of a team.

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 into categories for store use, salvage, or disposal.
Stand and tag donated items according to Goodwill’s rotation system.
Stand and hang sorted goods for placement on the retail sales floor, meeting 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 quickly.
Be cross-trained in multiple production and customer service positions.
Follow asset-protection controls and compliance procedures.
Communicate effectively with customers, peers, and management.
Adhere to the work schedule.
Meet the physical requirements needed to perform daily responsibilities.
Follow Goodwill safety rules and regulations.
Follow privacy and security procedures when handling confidential information.