Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Competitive starting wage
Weekend shift premium
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
employee discount
Job Description
Goodwill of Central Iowa is a well-known nonprofit organization committed to improving lives through the power of work. Established with a mission to provide job training and employment services to individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment, Goodwill of Central Iowa has been a leading community partner in central Iowa. The organization operates retail stores that sell donated goods, which fund their programs and services, reinvesting in local communities to create economic opportunities and promote self-sufficiency. Recognized as one of the best thrift shops in Des Moines, the company's commitment to sustainability and community support resonates through its dedication... Show More
Job Requirements
- Excellent customer service skills
- a high school diploma or currently attending high school or GED classes, or a minimum of four years of any combination of military service, high school, or related full-time paid employment
- availability to work days, evenings, and weekends
- ability to carry, lift, push or pull 40 pounds
- ability to tolerate variations in work environment temperature
- ability to stand for long periods of time
- be at least 16 years of age
- effective communication and basic math skills
- must be able to pass a criminal background check and a dependent adult and child abuse background check
- this position requires a flexible schedule which includes days, evenings, and weekends to support business needs
Job Qualifications
- Excellent customer service skills
- effective communication and basic math skills
- experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems is a plus
- ability to work positively within a team
- high school diploma, GED, or currently attending high school or GED classes
- minimum of four years of any combination of military service, high school, or related full-time paid employment
- availability to work days, evenings, and weekends
Job Duties
- Greet, assist, and engage with customers in a helpful and courteous manner
- receive donations from the public
- sort donations, stack and organize sorted merchandise, ensure quality of goods processed meets standards
- work with supervisors to arrange and rotate items on the sales floor, keep merchandise organized and easily accessible to customers
- practice safe cash handling and operate the cash register, including calculating and balancing cash register as scheduled
- carry out general cleaning tasks, such as sweeping, scrubbing, dusting, and mopping
- use a dolly, wheeled cart, pallet jack, and possibly riding or walk behind forklift
- meet daily production goals
- other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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