Retail Associate

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico•Bernalillo, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico (GINM) is seeking an enthusiastic, career-minded Retail Associate to assist customers and support its mission to provide skills training, job placement, and social services to New Mexicans. GINM is a second chance employer that offers cross-training in different departments and advancement opportunities. The role involves customer service, accepting and processing donations, stocking the sales floor, and operating a cash register. The position pays $13 per hour and guarantees 38 hours per week.

Requirements

Knowledge of organizational practices, policies, and procedures, and ability to comply with them.
Knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with people from varying social and cultural backgrounds and with people with disabilities.
Ability to work extended hours and varied work schedules.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate time-management skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of visual merchandising and sales promotion.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including discounts, interest, and percentages.
Ability to operate a cash register.
Must pass a criminal background check and drug test.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
One year of retail work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
One year of retail work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Follow Goodwill attendance and punctuality policies.
Provide excellent customer service and respond to customer questions and issues courteously, contacting a supervisor as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.
Maintain a professional appearance and a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor.
Process customer checkouts, accept cash and credit-card payments, verify amounts, provide correct change and receipts, and bag merchandise.
Verify cash register balances against the currency in the register.
Keep the work area organized and the store clean, including shelves, counters, and displays.
Set up displays and arrange furniture and merchandise to promote sales.
Stock sales-floor racks, counters, and displays with donated merchandise.
Transport boxes, bins, and crates; distribute items and salvage to appropriate areas; and dispose of unsalable items.
Process and price incoming donations, including wares, books, shoes, and furniture.
Maintain production levels and accurately document the number of items or bins processed.
Review donations for quality and route items to appropriate areas for further distribution.
Accept and record donations appropriately, and keep the donations area secured to protect donations from misuse.
Operate material-handling equipment.
Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Observe customer behavior and report suspicious activity to a supervisor or security.
Perform other incidental and related duties as assigned.