Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Paid Time Off
retirement plan with company match
Competitive starting wage
Weekend shift premium
Career development opportunities
employee discount
Job Description
Goodwill of Central Iowa is a well-established nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals through employment and community support. Known widely as a leader in charitable retail operations, Goodwill of Central Iowa operates thrift stores that provide affordable goods to the community while generating funds to support their mission of helping people overcome barriers to employment. Recognized for their commitment to love, kindness, and respect, Goodwill of Central Iowa has earned accolades such as CITYVIEW's "Best Local Thrift Shop" for multiple years and Des Moines' People's Choice Award for Best Thrift Store in 2024. These recognitions underscore the organization’s reputation for... Show More
Job Requirements
- Excellent customer service skills
- high school diploma or currently attending high school or GED classes, or minimum 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
- point-of-sale (POS) system experience is a plus
- ability to work positively on a team
- high school diploma, currently attending high school or GED classes, or minimum four years of military service, high school, or related full-time paid employment
- 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
- must be at least 16 years of age
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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