Retail Store Associate / Donation Attendant - Goodwill Dayton

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley•Dayton, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley! We are seeking a dedicated individual to perform retail sales functions, accept merchandise donations, and select and price donated goods and textiles to be sold in our retail stores according to the Retail Procedures Manual. If you are looking for a rewarding career with Goodwill Dayton, this role offers an excellent opportunity to serve your local community while gaining valuable retail experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, but not required.
Experience in retail sales performing cashiering, customer services, and shipping/receiving is preferred but not required.
Box Truck experience preferred, but not required.
Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.
Perform housekeeping duties to maintain premises in compliance with Agency safety and housekeeping practices, including vacuuming and cleaning of restrooms, etc., some of which will require working outside in the elements.
Perform shipping and receiving duties such as unloading and loading trailers (may use powered equipment) safely and efficiently.
Demonstrate a willingness and ability to work as a team member; demonstrate the ability to work independently.
Embrace the empowerment and continuous improvement culture in our agency. Display and encourage the ability to offer suggestions and make decisions that will positively impact the store and cause our Goodwill Dayton business to grow.
Able to accept and load donations of clothing, furniture, appliances, and other household goods.
Able to perform sorting and packing tasks to secure donations.
Able to maintain records and reports of donations.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service in a friendly and professional manner (greeting, selling, telephone, etc.) representing the core values of Dayton Goodwill.
Greet customers and maintain a cheerful and pleasant disposition when servicing customers.
Maintain a superior level of customer service to meet agency standards.
Load and sort materials on the trailer according to instructions.
Maintain premises in compliance with Agency safety and housekeeping practices.
Operate cash register accurately and efficiently (correct change, receipts, checks, charges, discounts, etc.)
Inspect textiles, furniture, appliances, small household wares, novelty items, books, toys, decorations, and sporting goods to determine saleability.
Receive and handle donated goods from donors at our Goodwill Dayton facilities.
Perform stock duties such as sorting and hanging garments, placing them in the appropriate rack, and keeping the pulling system up to date.
Perform stock duties such as stocking shelves and maintaining displays.
Ensure Dayton Goodwill quality control standards are met (textiles, misc., and furniture).
Test electrical appliances to determine safe operations.
Complete reports accurately as assigned (donation counts, readings, daily business statements, deposits, and cash drawer).
Price merchandise according to prescribed criteria.
Prepare textiles and goods for resale.
Disinfect upholstered materials using Steri-Fab.
Follow the dress code as set by Goodwill Dayton and display a professional image and attitude.
Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Manager, Assistant, or Supervisor and maintain an enthusiastic and helpful attitude.
Must work a flexible schedule to comply with the needs of the store.
Must maintain the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Comply with all Agency policies, procedures, and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain the same to meet CARF, Department of Labor, and other regulatory standards.