Job Description

Goodwill of the Berkshires & Southern Vermont, Inc.

Job:

Sales Associate/Processor

FLSA:

Non-Exempt Hourly

1 Full Time (38 - 40 hrs)

1 Part Time (15 - 28 hrs)

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK EVENINGS & WEEKENDS

Position Summary

Select and price donated goods and textiles to be sold in retail stores according to the Standard Operating Procedures. Provide direct client services through innovation and compliance with required standards for all activities of the assigned department and to promote, improve and support the agency as a whole. Assist with greeting customers, completing transactions at the cash register and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Promote service participant development.
Commit to preserving a safe work environment by performing job duties and keeping work area clean and void of hazards.
Actively participate in safety training.

Job Duties

Inspect textiles, furniture, appliances, small household wares, novelty items, books, toys, decorations, and sporting goods to determine sale ability.

Tag, hang, and sort all received goods.

Clean and maintain processing area.

Ensure racks and/or wares carts meet daily quotas.

Separate salvage from merchandise.

Ensure that Goodwill quality control standards are met (textiles, misc., and furniture).

Test electrical appliances to determine safe operations.

Complete reports accurately as assigned.

Price merchandise according to prescribed criteria.

Prepare textiles and goods for resale.

Processes customer sales quickly and accurately on the cash register.

Processes cash transactions and customer checks, charges and store credits, and accurately balances the register drawer.

Provides customer service by knowing inventory, sale information, store policies and procedures, and other related information.

Keeps merchandise neat and organized by appropriately distributing stock and pulling stock when necessary.

Assesses merchandise and makes pricing recommendations to the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager.

Maintains an orderly store appearance by vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, washing mirrors, doors and windows, and keeping register area clean.

Ensures loss prevention by monitoring dressing rooms and observing customers.

Answer the store telephone.

Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

H.S. Diploma preferred, but not necessary. Basic mathematical skills needed.
Excellent communication skills.
Lift and or move up to 30 pounds.
Ability to work independently while at the same time fostering strong team atmosphere and positive promotion of agency.
Display positive work attitude, responsible, and willing to follow company attendance policies and processing procedures.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person