Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas is hiring: Retail Production Assoc

Overview

Base pay range: $14.00/hr - $18.00/hr. Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas has a rich, 130+ year history, serving the community in Kansas City and the surrounding areas since 1894. Generously donated items that are sold in our stores fund the work we do to help thousands of local job seekers overcome barriers to employment. We are a nonprofit organization committed to helping people obtain and keep employment through training, education, and other wraparound services.

Reporting to the Assistant General Manager, the Retail Production Associate is responsible for sorting, pricing and preparing merchandise for sale according to production and workflow standards. This position also ensures a positive customer experience and product workflow in both the front and back of the store.

Responsibilities

• Sort, inspect, tag, hang, and prepare donated items for sale according to company standards.
• Price items per pricing standards and enter in computerized point of sale system.
• Meet and exceed individual production goal expectations.
• Prioritize safety and follow agency safety policies and procedures. Promptly communicate safety issues and concerns.
• Prepare, stock, and clean the production station before and after every shift.
• Follow all merchandise and theft prevention policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy while interacting with customers, donors, and team members.
• Comply with all Agency policies and procedures.

Complete other assignments as needed to support the retail and organizational mission, which may include: receiving donations; placement of goods to the sales floor; general store upkeep and cleaning; assisting customers and/or operating a cash register; operating a hand stacker and pallet jack; other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is not required.
• A minimum of 18 years old.
• Possess basic mathematical and literacy skills in English as necessary for the job.
• Ability to quickly assess donated goods and determine appropriate handling and pricing to meet production standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal driven environment.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills as necessary to the job.
• Commitment to mission of the organization.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, and frequently bend, kneel, reach, stoop, squat, and push.
• Must be able to work in a warehouse environment, with varying temperatures and dust.
• Be open to working a flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Previous experience in thrift or warehouse processing work is a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to or exceeding 50 pounds.
• Ability to transport an item up to 100 pounds by pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to handle repetitive motions including reaching above your head.
• Ability to learn the operation of a hand stacker and pallet jack.
• Ability to learn handling cash and operation of a cash register.

Position Type / Hours

• Work schedule will be assigned onsite at the assigned retail location.
• This position supports a flexible schedule to cover locations open 7 days per week, 10am – 8pm.
• Hours may vary depending on the needs of the business, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Work Environment

This job operates in a warehouse environment with donated goods back room, and a retail environment with merchandise displays and items available for purchase.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and listen actively. The role is very active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The job may require lifting and moving items over 50 pounds; vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

AAP/EEO Statement Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations

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