Retail Associate

GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT • Brookfield, CT

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About The Position

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is hiring Retail Associates to support its stores and its mission of helping people in local communities obtain meaningful employment and improve their quality of life. Retail Associates help shoppers find items and provide a pleasant shopping experience, while supporting Goodwill programs funded by the stores. Part-time and full-time opportunities are available. Weekend availability is a plus.

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 perform considerable standing, reaching, lifting, carrying, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift over 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits (employee paid), plus long- and short-term disability and life insurance (Goodwill paid). Benefits are available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
• 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.
• Anniversary Recognition Program, including $50 in Swag Store credit at one year and increasing financial awards every five years.
• $200 referral program for each candidate referred to Goodwill who is 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