DONATED GOODS ASSOCIATE

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: 5265 Newport - Newport, AR 72112 Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: $11.00 - $11.00 Hourly Job Shift: Any Job Description The Donated Goods Associate supports store operations by assisting with the intake, processing, stocking, and sale of donated goods. The role ensures an Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) by providing friendly, efficient service at the register, in the donation area, and on the sales floor. Duties rotate across the donor door, processing, pricing, merchandising, and cashiering based on day‑to‑day demand. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide excellent customer service by greeting donors and customers in a friendly, helpful manner consistent with Goodwill’s ACE culture. Accurately process sales transactions at the register, including cash, credit, and other forms of payment, following all cash‑handling policies. Receive, unload, and sort donated goods; determine quality and usability of items based on Goodwill guidelines. Hang, tag, price, and stock donated merchandise efficiently to meet production and sales goals. Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the sales floor, donation area, stockroom, and restrooms. Ensure compliance with all safety standards and loss prevention procedures. Assist customers in locating merchandise and answer questions regarding store policies and promotions. Support team members by flexing between cashier, production, and sales floor duties as needed. Participate in training and development to enhance skills and knowledge of Goodwill’s mission and policies. May participate in new store building and renovation efforts as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet daily production, safety, and customer goals. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education: None required. High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience: 0 to 6 months related experience and/or training. Previous retail, cashier, or warehouse experience helpful but not required. Skills: Ability to provide excellent customer service in a fast‑paced environment; basic math and reading skills; basic proficiency with POS, handheld scanners, barcode printers; willingness to learn AI‑assisted item recognition/price suggestion tools. Certifications: Complete required training, HazMat awareness, and equipment certifications within 30 days of hire. Other Requirements: Dependable attendance; ability to follow directions, work independently, and as part of a team; willingness to learn Goodwill standards for donations, pricing, and sales. Mental Demands LIGHT MENTAL DEMAND. Operations requiring intermittent directed thinking to carry out a predetermined procedure of limited variability. Operations requiring intermittent attention to control machine or manual motions. Physical and Work Environment Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods. Frequently lift up to 25 lbs.; occasionally up to 50 lbs.; push/pull loaded Gaylords/carts up to 150 lbs. with assistance/tools. Regular exposure to warehouse and retail environments with moderate noise and occasional outdoor conditions. Outside working environment may involve extreme conditions such as hot mix paving in constant sun. Impact 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, achieve 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr