Retail Associate (Chalmette, LA)

Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Louisiana•Chalmette, LA

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana is seeking a Retail Associate to perform duties necessary for the efficient operation of its retail stores. The role supports Goodwill’s community mission by helping create an inclusive shopping experience and assisting with programs that enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families. The position includes cashiering, processing and pricing donated merchandise, stocking and rotating merchandise, maintaining clean and safe store areas, assisting donors and customers, and following company policies and safety procedures. The work can involve considerable physical exertion and exposure to unfit donated goods and materials. An alternate schedule may include working at an attended donation station without prior notice.

Requirements

Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
Must be able to promote Goodwill and explain its mission to the general public.
Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with store personnel and help motivate them to perform well.
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 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to perform repetitive hand movements when buttoning, sorting, hanging, and zipping garments.
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods and bend, stoop, and stretch frequently.
Must have vision corrected to within normal limits.
Must be able to function in a hectic work environment.
Must have knowledge of men's, women's, and children's clothing, as well as furniture and household items.
Must successfully complete Retail training.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Prior work experience in the service industry.

Responsibilities

Operate the cash register, receive payments, and record sales and other transactions.
Sort and hang at least 125 garments per hour while meeting a minimum quality standard of 80%.
Check, sort, and price electrical equipment and small wares and prepare them for display.
Transfer merchandise from the back room to the sales floor.
Leave the workstation clean and empty at the end of the shift.
Rotate store merchandise as directed by store management.
Place garments, housewares, and other merchandise on appropriate racks and shelves and restock as needed.
Remove empty hangers from sales-floor racks and return them to the production area.
Monitor customer activity and report suspicious activity or theft to store management.
Dispose of trash and unusable merchandise, break down cardboard boxes, and place them in the recycling container.
Keep the store clean and free of hazards by vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and cleaning bathrooms.
Keep production and sales-floor aisles clear of debris.
Greet donors, assist with bringing donations into the store, and issue receipts.
Assist customers by providing general information.
Follow company policies and safety procedures.
Attend work regularly as scheduled.
Attend and successfully complete Retail training.