Retail Associate

ApplyJob TypeFull-timeDescriptionDo you want more than just a job? Build a meaningful career with Goodwill Industries of New Mexico (GINM), where the power of work transforms lives, including yours. GINM is opening its 22nd store at Universe & MacMahon and is looking to hire 17 enthusiastic,career-minded Retail Associates to support our mission of providing skills training, job placement, and social services to New Mexicans. We offer cross-training and advancement opportunities. Enjoy great benefits, work-life balance, and the chance to make a real difference. $13/hour, guaranteed 38 hours per week.What are you waiting for? Apply today!Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* Exhibit excellent customer service skills as related to your position.* Maintain confidentiality of all privileged information.* Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.* Exhibits a professional appearance and maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.* Responds to customer questions and issues in a friendly and courteous manner; contacts supervisor as needed.* Provides efficient check-out to all customers; receives cash, credit cards etc. as payment for goods.* Counts money to verify amounts, issues correct change, provides receipt for funds received, wraps and bags merchandise.* Verifies cash register balances by comparing total on cash register with the amount of currency in register.* Maintains work area in an organized manner.* Promotes sales by setting up displays and organizing and arranging furniture and merchandise.* Maintains merchandise on sales floor by stocking racks, counters, and displays with donated merchandise.* Maintains cleanliness of store by cleaning shelves, counters and displays.* Transports boxes, bins and crates to work areas; distributes items and salvage to appropriate areas; disposes of unsalable items.* Responsible to process and price all incoming donations, including wares, books, shoes, furniture, etc.* Maintains production levels; documents timely and accurately the number of items/bins processed.* Reviews donations for quality; determines which items are routed to specific areas for further distribution.* Accepts and receives donations and ensures they are recorded appropriately.* Ensures donations area is secured at all times and protect donations from misuse.* Operates material handling equipment.* Attends and participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.* Observes behavior of customers entering operation; reports suspicious behavior to supervisor or security.Requirements* Knowledge of organizational practices, policies and procedures and compliance with the same.* Knowledge of and compliance with all safety policies and procedures.* Ability to maintain confidentiality.* Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.* Ability to exhibit excellent customer service skills.* Ability to read, write and understand English.* Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.* Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.* Ability to work independently and demonstrate time management skills.* Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.* Knowledge of visual merchandising, and sales promotion.* Ability to calculate figures and amounts including discounts, interest and percentages.* Ability to operate a cash register.Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and may be required to stand for eight or more hours. Work is generally performed indoors in a retail setting where the employee will have frequent contact with the public. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift/move up to 50lbs and may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions.Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required for the position. Individuals must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.* High School Diploma/GED, preferred* One-year retail work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.Salary Description$13/hr