Store Associate

Goodwill Southern Los Angeles County • Carson, CA

73d • $16 - $17

About The Position

The Store Associate position’s primary purpose is to assist store management in the daily operation of the assigned retail store. Store Associate reports to the Store Manager or Assistant Manager in the Manager’s absence.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and understand simple instructions
• Basic mathematical skills
• Able to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Understanding of rendering customer service and working with the public is desirable
• Able to answer the telephone
• Use of cash register and calculator /10 key necessary
• Accuracy of work is essential
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull at least 50 lbs
• Cooperation with store personnel, direct supervisors, and Division Director
• Ability to serve customers effectively
• Quantity and quality of work performed
• Accuracy of records maintained
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond to special needs
• Ability to serve the public professionally and courteously
• Ability to follow simple instructions
• Appearance and organization of assigned workstation
• Ability to perform some janitorial duties

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist customers
• Stock and rotate merchandise
• Run the cash register as assigned
• Ensure accuracy of transactions when assigned to register and adhere to company check and credit card procedures
• Report safety hazards and all accidents to Manager or Assistant Manager immediately
• Maintain the store in a clean, orderly, and safe manner, which may include daily floor mopping and related tasks as assigned
• Assist in receiving new merchandise and processing incoming merchandise
• Provide customer service in a positive, professional, and courteous manner
• May be cross trained for other retail functions and required to perform assigned tasks to standards
• Answer the telephone in a courteous manner
• Attend general store meetings as assigned
• Attend general departmental and safety meetings as required
• Responsible for other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Pay range from $16.50 to $17.00 depending on tenure
• $16.50 - Starting rate
• $16.75 - Eligible after completion of introductory period
• $17.00 - Eligible after 9 months of active employment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed