Sales Associate Full-time

Retail Sales AssociateThe Retail Sales Associate interacts and assists customers, donors and others with merchandise selection, suggestion selling and cashiering in a courteous and professional manner. Pay Rate: $17.13/hourEssential Functions and Responsibilities: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Proactively acknowledge, greet and help customers in any area of the store.Assist customers/donors in a timely and courteous manner by answering questions or directing them to a supervisor.Handle cash, checks, and credit card transactions, closing out cash drawer and balancing all point of sale (POS) transactions.Able to communicate through standard telephone and wireless audio systems.Merchandise, restock and provide general floor maintenance where needed.Maintain a clean work environment.Support team members, assist supervisors and leads when necessary.Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.Perform other duties as assigned.Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and Experience: High school graduate or equivalency preferred, but not required. No experience required.Computer/Technology Skills: Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.Physical Abilities: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to lift and carry up to 30 pounds; have developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers; standing for long periods, frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders; able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain). Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities: Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting; interpreting data; problem solving; communicating with the public; verbal and written communication skills.Work Environment: Retail store environment, temperature varies, loud noises, occasional crowds, exposure to dust.Everyone Is WelcomeWhen you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disabilityFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) PlanRoth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan programPaid vacation, (9) holiday and sick timeLimited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement LeaveEmployee discountsEmployee referral bonusEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Mentorship ProgramCareer Advancement OpportunitiesPaid Job TrainingEEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate.