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External Application Deadline September 12th, 2024 Our Retail Centers are open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sundays. Pay: $15.15 Hr. Goodwill is now partnering with DailyPay! With DailyPay, you can get paid on your very first day. No more waiting for direct deposit or a paper check! Full Time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave. OBJECTIVE: The Retail Production Associate will primarily work in a production environment processing and sorting donated items following company quality standards and guidelines to determine which items will be placed on the sales floor to be sold. This process includes pricing and testing guidelines as required. The Associate is responsible to ensure the sales floor area is well stocked with product in an organized and presentable fashion. The Associate may occasionally be in contact with customers and expected to be responsive in communication and provide excellent customer service. The Associate may be assigned to various areas that they have been trained in to include hardlines, softlines, housewares, electronics, mechanical goods, books or shoes per the business needs. QUALIFICATIONS: * Must have attention to detail and ability to make decisions. * Ability to use basic technologies to be able to follow company standards. * Ability to use judgement to assess quality and value of product and pricing, researching value as necessary. * Must have the ability to use a dolly and pallet jack as required. * Must be able to work a varied schedule which may include weekends, evenings and holidays as needed with occasional overtime. * Must be able to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff and peers. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS: * Sort donated items by type (books, media, textiles, housewares etc.) which include season, color and quality of product. * Hang, size, and price, tag, and prepare items to be sold on the sales floor. * Inspect and quick test items as needed that plug-in or run on batteries to ensure the product is in good workable condition. * Make decisions to price according to Goodwill standards of quality and value of product, which may include researching the item's value on the internet or utilizing other company tools and standards. * Ensure production and sales floor areas are well organized, stocked, properly merchandised and clean. * Provide excellent customer service to fellow staff and customers; answer product questions as needed. * Rotate or pull old or unsold product from the sales floor to ensure product selection is refreshed as necessary. * Follow all retail center policies and procedures. * Follow all safety processes and procedures to help provide a safe working environment for employees and customers. * Cross-train as needed in other departments and areas when required. Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses. Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 orwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify We promote aSafe & Drug-free Workplace. Physical Requirements Attachment to Job Description Position: Associate I, Retail Production Dept Number: Various (This information is required to ensure compliance with various workplace regulations.) Guide to Physical Requirements: * Continuously (5-8 hours) * Frequently (3-4 hours) * Occasionally (1-2 hours) * Never LIFTING: (as defined by ADA) Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY CARRYING: Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY PUSHING/PULLING - FREQUENTLY REACHING: Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY TWISTING - CONTINUOUSLY BENDING - FREQUENTLY KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASIONALLY SQUAT - OCCASIONALLY CLIMBING: Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLYCCASIONALLY HEARING - FREQUENTLY VISION: Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY Visual, distant - OCCASIONALLY Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY HANDS/FINGERS: Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY WALKING - FREQUENTLY