Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana
Retail Associate (Luling, LA)
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana, Boutte, Louisiana, United States, 70039
Retail Associate (Luling, LA)
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana invites you to join our team as a Retail Associate. This full‑time, entry‑level position is located in Luling, LA and offers competitive salary and benefits.
About Goodwill Goodwill is more than a retail store; it is a community‑driven organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of work. By joining our team you will help create a positive, inclusive shopping experience for customers while supporting programs that enhance the dignity and quality of life for individuals and families.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, 403B retirement plan *employer match*
Life insurance, pet insurance
Responsibilities
To perform the general duties necessary for the efficient operation of the Company’s retail stores.
Cashier duties
Operate cash register, receive payment for purchases and record sales and other transactions.
Production/Backroom
Sort and hang at least 125 garments an hour, with a minimum quality standard of 80 %.
Check, sort and price electrical equipment and small wares and prepare it for display on the sales floor.
Sales Floor
Place garments, housewares, etc. on proper floor racks and shelves and restock as necessary.
Remove empty hangers from racks on sales floor and return them to the proper place in the production area.
Assist in security by staying aware of customers' activities and reporting any suspicious activity or theft to the store management.
Housekeeping
Dispose of trash and unusable merchandise into the outside dumpster and break down cardboard boxes and place them into the recycling container.
Keep the store clean and hazard free by vacuuming, mopping and dusting, including cleaning the bathrooms.
Keep the aisles free from debris in the production and sales floor areas.
Customer Service
Greet donors and assist them in bringing donations into the store. Issue receipts.
Assist customers with general information.
General
Follow company policies and safety procedures.
Attend regularly, as scheduled.
Skills and Abilities
Interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
Market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with, and among, store personnel while motivating them to their best performance.
Read, write and communicate clearly in English.
Work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights and weekends.
Lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
Use repetitive hand movement when buttoning, sorting, hanging and zipping garments.
Engage in prolonged standing, walking, frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
Have vision corrected to within normal limits.
Function in a hectic work environment.
Have knowledge of men, women, and children clothing as well as furniture and household items.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED preferred; experience in service industry preferred.
Must successfully complete Retail training.
Working Conditions
Considerable physical exertion; exposure to unfit donated goods and materials.
Alternate work schedule may include working at an attended donation station with no prior notice.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Industry: Retail
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About Goodwill Goodwill is more than a retail store; it is a community‑driven organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of work. By joining our team you will help create a positive, inclusive shopping experience for customers while supporting programs that enhance the dignity and quality of life for individuals and families.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, 403B retirement plan *employer match*
Life insurance, pet insurance
Responsibilities
To perform the general duties necessary for the efficient operation of the Company’s retail stores.
Cashier duties
Operate cash register, receive payment for purchases and record sales and other transactions.
Production/Backroom
Sort and hang at least 125 garments an hour, with a minimum quality standard of 80 %.
Check, sort and price electrical equipment and small wares and prepare it for display on the sales floor.
Sales Floor
Place garments, housewares, etc. on proper floor racks and shelves and restock as necessary.
Remove empty hangers from racks on sales floor and return them to the proper place in the production area.
Assist in security by staying aware of customers' activities and reporting any suspicious activity or theft to the store management.
Housekeeping
Dispose of trash and unusable merchandise into the outside dumpster and break down cardboard boxes and place them into the recycling container.
Keep the store clean and hazard free by vacuuming, mopping and dusting, including cleaning the bathrooms.
Keep the aisles free from debris in the production and sales floor areas.
Customer Service
Greet donors and assist them in bringing donations into the store. Issue receipts.
Assist customers with general information.
General
Follow company policies and safety procedures.
Attend regularly, as scheduled.
Skills and Abilities
Interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
Market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with, and among, store personnel while motivating them to their best performance.
Read, write and communicate clearly in English.
Work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights and weekends.
Lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
Use repetitive hand movement when buttoning, sorting, hanging and zipping garments.
Engage in prolonged standing, walking, frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
Have vision corrected to within normal limits.
Function in a hectic work environment.
Have knowledge of men, women, and children clothing as well as furniture and household items.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED preferred; experience in service industry preferred.
Must successfully complete Retail training.
Working Conditions
Considerable physical exertion; exposure to unfit donated goods and materials.
Alternate work schedule may include working at an attended donation station with no prior notice.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Industry: Retail
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