
Retail Store Associate
- Lexington, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Demonstrates an enthusiastic, winning attitude at all times. Acts courteously and with interest in each encounter with guests.
- Performs register tasks including verifying funds, accurately counting down register, maintains cleanliness and stocking register areas.
- Follows proper phone etiquette and uses paging system.
- Follows all GIMT loss prevention procedures.
- Maintains all floor visual presentations, i.e. houseware end caps, H-rack displays, shoe racks.
- Performs store housekeeping duties as needed to include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping shelves and dusting (including store, processing area, donation center, restrooms and dressing rooms).
- Ensures the proper rotation of all store merchandise.
- Follows retail dress code policy.
- Able to perform opening and closing procedures per retail policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Responsible for pricing donated product to meet production standards and goals for store sales.
- Responsible for selecting quality donated product within Goodwill stores to meet goals for E-Commerce.
- Promotes and adheres to GIMT’ mission and values.
- Keeps store stocked in accordance with production goals by transferring saleable items to sales floor.
- Prepares products for shipping in accordance with the standard operating procedure.
- Readily available to customers and exhibiting a high level of customer service.
- Be at designated work area ready to work by the scheduled time.
- Accurately and efficiently follow GIMT merchandising standards, i.e.: product placement and stock rotation.
- Knowledgeable of and complies with all company policies and procedures, as well as legal requirements, at all times.
- Helps contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for employees and customers.
- Wears personal protective gear.
- Performs store housekeeping duties as needed to include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping shelves and dusting (including restrooms and dressing rooms. Will use typical janitorial mechanical equipment, i.e. floor scrubber).
- Regular, reliable attendance, as defined in Goodwill’s attendance policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- No High School Diploma or GED, required.
- No previous experience required.
- Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, employees and customers.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Able to problem-solve, prioritize and be able to multi-task.
- Excellent decision-making skills.
- Strong attention to details.
- Able to do basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) and manage a budget.
- Able to operate cash register.
- Basic computer skills (Basic Excel and E-mail).
- Experience in retail, customer service or production is preferred.
- Must be able to stand, bend and reach for the duration of your shift.
- Must be able to lift, push and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Material Handler must be able to drive forklift.
- Donation Attendants must be able to lift, push and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.