Retail Associate (Burbank Dr)

Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Associate performs general duties necessary for the efficient operation of Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana’s retail stores. The role supports a positive and inclusive shopping experience while helping advance Goodwill’s community programs. Duties may include cashiering, sorting and preparing merchandise, stocking and maintaining the sales floor, housekeeping, assisting donors and customers, and following company policies and safety procedures. The position requires working a flexible schedule, including days, nights, and weekends, and may involve assignment to an attended donation station on short notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
Prior work experience in the service industry preferred but not required.
Must successfully complete Retail training.
Ability to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.
Ability to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights, and weekends.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to perform repetitive hand movements when buttoning, sorting, hanging, and zipping garments.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and frequently bend, stoop, and stretch.
Vision corrected to within normal limits.
Ability to function in a hectic work environment.
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 payments, and record sales and other transactions.
Sort and hang at least 125 garments per hour while meeting an 80% minimum quality standard.
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 and housewares 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 free of debris.
Greet donors, help bring donations into the store, and issue receipts.
Assist customers with general information.
Follow company policies and safety procedures.
Attend work regularly as scheduled.
Market Goodwill and explain its mission to the general public.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with store personnel and motivate them to perform well.