Retail Production Associate Job at Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas

Overview

Retail Production Associate at Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas. Reporting to the Assistant General Manager, this role is responsible for sorting, pricing and preparing merchandise for sale according to production and workflow standards, and for ensuring a positive customer experience and product workflow in both the front and back of the store.

Compensation

Base pay range: $14.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Essential Functions

• 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.

Other duties

• 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 items 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 works a flexible schedule to support retail locations open 7 days per week, 10am – 8pm.
• Hours may vary depending on the needs of the business which may include 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 in inventory.

Physical Demands

The role requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing; frequent lifting and moving items over 50 pounds; and various vision requirements.

AAP/EEO Statement

Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas is an equal opportunity employer.

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