Retail Associate

GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT • Manchester, CT

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About The Position

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking driven individuals to join its mission to help others and serve local communities. Retail Stores support Goodwill programs that help people obtain meaningful employment and improve their quality of life. Retail Associates contribute to store success and Goodwill’s mission by assisting shoppers, handling transactions, organizing and displaying merchandise, processing donations, and maintaining the store. The position requires basic English and math skills, availability for day, evening, and weekend shifts as needed, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting over 40 pounds.

Goodwill offers opportunities for career advancement and a benefits package. Health, dental, and vision insurance are employee-paid; long- and short-term disability and life insurance are paid by Goodwill. These benefits are available on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Vacation, personal, and sick time are offered to employees working more than 20 hours per week. Some benefits, including the referral program, are limited to full-time team members.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of English.
• Basic math skills for cash handling.
• Availability to work day, evening, and weekend shifts as necessary, especially for those seeking a full-time schedule.
• Ability to stand, reach, lift, carry, bend, push, and pull considerably.
• Ability to lift over 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist Goodwill Store customers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience.
• Operate a cash register.
• Organize and display goods in the store.
• Accept and process donated items.
• Maintain a clean and neat store.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement
• Employee-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• Goodwill-paid long- and short-term disability insurance and life insurance
• Two weeks of vacation, four personal days, and seven days of sick time for employees working more than 20 hours per week
• Up to $3,000 in qualified tuition reimbursement
• Nine paid holidays, based on standard weekly hours
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including employer match
• 50% employee discount
• $200 referral program for each referred candidate hired; available only to full-time team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed