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

Overview

Retail Production Associate role at Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas. Reports to the Assistant General Manager. 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.

Essential Functions

• Sort, inspect, tag, hang, and prepare donated items for sale according to company standards.
• Price items per pricing standards and enter in the 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, including:

• 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.
• 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 the 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.
• 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.
• Flexible schedule to support retail locations open 7 days per week, 10am – 8pm.
• Hours may vary and 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.

Physical Demands

The role requires active physical work including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. Frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EEO Statement

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