Retail Associate

GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT • Milford, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking driven individuals to join us in our mission to help others and serve our local communities. Our Retail Stores support and even provide funding to different Goodwill programs that assist people with obtaining meaningful employment and bettering their overall quality of life. As a Retail Associate, you would be an essential part of ensuring the success of our stores and Goodwill’s mission. When a retail team member assists a Goodwill shopper find a treasure on the shelves, they aren’t just providing excellent customer service but also helping others in the community.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of English
• Basic math skills for cash handling
• Availability to work day, evening, and weekend shifts as necessary (especially if a full-time schedule is desired)
• Being prepared for considerable standing, reaching, lifting, carrying, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift over 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Evening Availability Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting Goodwill Store customers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience
• Operating a cash register
• Organizing and displaying goods in the store
• Accepting and processing donated items
• Maintaining a clean and neat store

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement
• Health insurance (employee paid)
• Dental insurance (employee paid)
• Vision insurance (employee paid)
• Ancillary benefits including long and short term disability (Goodwill paid)
• Life insurance (Goodwill paid)
• Two (2) weeks' vacation
• Four (4) personal days
• Seven (7) days of sick time
• Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement
• Nine (9) Paid holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, including Employer Match
• 50% Employee Discount
• $50 work anniversary gift for every year of continuous service (for part-time and full-time team members)
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill) (Only available for Full-Time Team Members)

What This Job Offers

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