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Goodwill Mid-michigan

Nonprofit for job training and employment support

Retail Associate

Full-Time
$15/hr+ 20% in-store purchase discount
Entry
Birch Run, MI, USA
In Person
RetailMerchandising, Checkout & Customer Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible shifts as assigned.
  • Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds with or without help.
  • Ability to reach, bend, or stoop and use safe lifting techniques.
  • Ability to stand six to eight hours a day.
  • Reliable means of transportation to report to work on time.
  • Ability to distinguish colors.
  • Ability to work in cold or warm temperatures, depending on weather and donation traffic.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in maximizing store sales and increasing Goodwill's profit.
  • Provide prompt and courteous customer and donor service.
  • For cashier duties, accurately operate the cash register and conduct sales-related functions according to policy, procedure, and job standards; maintain cash register variance within Goodwill's acceptable margin of error rate; and run three racks per hour, or five racks per hour when not on register.
  • For processor duties, receive, process, price, and display merchandise according to policy, procedure, and job standards; achieve a production standard of 85–100 pieces per hour; and wear agency-issued work gloves while sorting product.
  • For rack runner duties, run five racks per hour, placing product in the proper location and color category.
  • For retail donation attendant duties, greet donors, assist with donations safely and professionally, maintain accurate donation and bill of lading records, keep the donation area organized, and assist with truck loading and unloading; wear agency-issued work gloves.
  • For retail custodian duties, maintain cleanliness of the sales floor, restrooms, and breakroom; empty trash; clean fixtures and shelving; keep exterior areas clear of debris; and wear agency-issued work gloves when handling chemicals.

About the company

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan supports people with barriers to employment through job training and employment services across Mid-Michigan. Its programs cover vocational assessments, job placement and computer skills, with coaching to prepare participants for work and help them stay employed. Donated clothing, furniture and household goods are sorted and resold through its retail stores and outlet, and the proceeds fund training and other employment programs. The nonprofit belongs to the Goodwill Industries International network and serves communities throughout its regional service area. Founded in 1932, it is headquartered in Flint, Michigan.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Flint, MI

Founded

1932

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