Retail Associate (Veterans Memorial)

Retail Associate (Veterans Memorial Blvd.) Metairie, LA Full Time Retail Operations Entry Level Join the Movement: Goodwill Industries SELA Wants You! About Us Goodwill is more than just a retail store; we are a community-driven organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of work. By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in making a positive impact on individuals and communities; your leadership will help create a positive and inclusive shopping experience for our customers while supporting our programs that enhance the dignity and quality of life for individuals and families. What we offer Competitive Salary Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B Retirement Plan with employer match, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance Responsibilities To perform the general duties necessary for the efficient operation of the Company’s retail stores. Cashier Duties Operate cash register, receive payment for purchases and record sales and other transactions. Production/Backroom Sort and hang at least 125 garments an hour, with a minimum quality standard of 80%. Check, sort and price electrical equipment and small wares and prepare it for display on the sales floor. Transfer merchandise from the back room to the sales floor. Ensure a clean and empty workstation at the end of shift. Rotate store merchandise as directed by store management. Sales Floor Place garments, housewares, etc. on proper floor racks and shelves and restock as necessary. Remove empty hangers from racks on sales floor and return them to the proper place in the production area. Assist in security by staying aware of customer activities and reporting suspicious activity or theft to store management. Housekeeping Dispose of trash and unusable merchandise into the outside dumpster and break down cardboard boxes and place them into the recycling container. Keep the store clean and hazard free by vacuuming, mopping and dusting, including cleaning the bathrooms. Keep the aisles free from debris in the production and sales floor areas. Customer Service Greet donors and assist them in bringing donations into the store. Issue receipts. Assist customers with general information. General Follow company policies and safety procedures. Attend regularly, as scheduled. Skills and Abilities Be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people. Market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with, and among, store personnel while motivating them to their best performance. Read, write and communicate clearly in English. Work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights and weekends. Lifts and carries objects up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally. Use repetitive hand movement when buttoning, sorting, hanging and zipping garments. Engage in prolonged standing, walking and frequent bending, stooping, and stretching. Have vision corrected to within normal limits. Function in a hectic work environment. Have knowledge of men, women, and children clothing as well as furniture and household items. Requirements High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required. Prior work experience in service industry preferred but not required. Must successfully complete Retail training. Working Conditions Considerable physical exertion, exposure to unfit donated goods and materials. Alternate work schedule may include working at an attended donation station with no prior notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana