Retail Associate (Veterans Memorial)

Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Louisiana•Metairie, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Associate performs the general duties necessary for the efficient operation of Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana retail stores. The role supports a positive shopping experience and Goodwill’s programs through cashiering, merchandise processing and stocking, customer service, security awareness, and store housekeeping. Work may include an alternate assignment at an attended donation station with no prior notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Prior service-industry work experience preferred, but not required.
Must successfully complete Retail training.
Must interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with store personnel and 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 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Operate the cash register, receive payment for purchases, 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 sales-floor display.
Transfer merchandise from the back room to the sales floor and rotate merchandise as directed by store management.
Keep the workstation clean and empty at the end of the shift.
Place garments, housewares, and other merchandise on the proper 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 hazard-free by vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and cleaning bathrooms; keep production and sales-floor aisles clear of debris.
Greet donors, help bring donations into the store, and issue receipts.
Assist customers with general information.
Follow company policies and safety procedures, and attend regularly as scheduled.
Market Goodwill and explain its mission to the general public.
Complete required Retail training.