Retail Associate (LaPlace, LA)

Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Louisiana•LaPlace, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill Industries SELA is seeking a Retail Associate to join their team. This role is crucial in creating a positive and inclusive shopping experience for customers while supporting programs that enhance the dignity and quality of life for individuals and families. The position is full-time and considered entry-level within the Retail Operations department.

Requirements

Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with, and among, store personnel while motivating them to their best performance.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights, and weekends.
Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
Must be able to use repetitive hand movement when buttoning, sorting, hanging, and zipping garments.
Must be able to engage in prolonged standing, walking, and in frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
Must have vision corrected to within normal limits.
Must be able to function in a hectic work environment.
Must have knowledge of men, women, and children clothing as well as furniture and household items.
High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Prior work experience in service industry preferred but not required.
Must successfully complete Retail training.

Responsibilities

Operate cash register, receive payment for purchases, and record sales and other transactions.
Sort and hang at least 125 garments an hour with a minimum quality standard of 80%.
Check, sort, and price electrical equipment and small wares, preparing them for display.
Transfer merchandise from the back room to the sales floor.
Ensure a clean and empty workstation at the end of the shift.
Rotate store merchandise as directed by store management.
Place garments, housewares, etc., on proper floor racks and shelves and restock as necessary.
Remove empty hangers from racks on the sales floor and return them to the production area.
Assist in security by staying aware of customer activities and reporting suspicious activity or theft to management.
Dispose of trash and unusable merchandise into the outside dumpster and break down cardboard boxes for recycling.
Keep the store clean and hazard-free by vacuuming, mopping, and dusting, including cleaning bathrooms.
Keep aisles free from debris in production and sales floor areas.
Greet donors and assist them with donations, issuing receipts.
Assist customers with general information.
Follow company policies and safety procedures.
Attend work regularly as scheduled.