DONATED GOODS ASSOCIATE

Donated Goods Associate

The Donated Goods Associate supports store operations by assisting with the intake, processing, stocking, and sale of donated goods. This position ensures an Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) by providing friendly, efficient service at the register, in the donation area, and on the sales floor. This position will rotate across the donor door, processing, pricing, merchandising, and cashiering based on the day's demand. The position is performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Uphold a positive work environment that follows Goodwill's Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) culture, Values, and Mission in everything you do and every interaction you have with co-workers, clients, customers, and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide excellent customer service by greeting donors and customers in a friendly, helpful manner consistent with Goodwill's ACE culture.
2. Accurately process sales transactions at the register, including cash, credit, and other forms of payment, while following all cash-handling policies.
3. Receive, unload, and sort donated goods; determine quality and usability of items based on Goodwill guidelines.
4. Hang, tag, price, and stock donated merchandise efficiently to meet production and sales goals.
5. Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the sales floor, donation area, stockroom, and restrooms.
6. Regular attendance is required as outlined in Goodwill's attendance policy.
7. Ensure compliance with all safety standards and loss prevention procedures.
8. Assist customers in locating merchandise and answer questions regarding store policies and promotions.
9. Support team members by flexing between cashier, production, and sales floor duties as needed.
10. Participate in training and development to enhance skills and knowledge of Goodwill's mission and policies.
11. May participate in new store building and renovation efforts as needed.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet daily production, safety, and customer goals.

This role contributes directly to Goodwill's mission of Changing Lives Through Education, Training, and Employment by ensuring donated goods are processed efficiently and customers and donors receive excellent service.

Job Levels – Donated Goods Associate

• Level I: Must be certified and demonstrate proficiency in at least one duty area, successfully complete the knowledge check quizzes, and meet production standards for two consecutive weeks. Duty areas include: Donor Door Cashier Processor Merchandising Lister
• Level II: Must be certified and demonstrate proficiency in at least three duty areas, successfully complete the knowledge check quizzes, cross-train others, 95% audit scores, and consistently meet production standards for 30 days.
• Level III: Must be certified and demonstrate proficiency in all five duty areas, successfully complete the knowledge check quizzes, and consistently meet or exceed production standards for 30 days. Level IIIs will be expected to mentor new hires, serve as a Safety Ambassador, e-commerce pull lead, and become CPR certified.