Job Overview
Employment Type
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 with 5 percent company match
Career development opportunities
15 percent employee discount
Job Description
Goodwill of Central Iowa is a reputable nonprofit organization dedicated to providing valuable services and employment opportunities while helping to enrich the community through its retail operations. Known for its commitment to sustainability and community empowerment, Goodwill of Central Iowa operates several retail stores that accept donated goods, which are then sorted, processed, and sold to support their mission. The organization is widely recognized for its core values of love, kindness, and respect, creating a positive environment for both employees and customers. It has received multiple community awards, including CITYVIEW's "Best Local Thrift Shop" for 2019, 2020, and 2023, and... Show More
Job Requirements
- 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
Job Qualifications
- Excellent customer service skills
- Flexibility and ability to work positively on a team
- Effective communication and basic math skills
- Point-of-sale (POS) system experience is a plus
- High school diploma or currently attending high school or GED classes
- 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
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a dependent adult and child abuse background check
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
- Carryout 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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