Retail Associate; O'Neal Lane

Retail Associate (O’Neal Lane)

Goodwill Industries of southeastern Louisiana

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Employment type: Full‑time

Industry: Retail Operations

Senior level: Entry level

Goodwill is more than just a retail store; we are a community‑driven organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of work. By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in making a positive impact on individuals and communities; your leadership will help create a positive and inclusive shopping experience for our customers while supporting our programs that enhance the dignity and quality of life for individuals and families.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B Retirement Plan with employer match
• Life Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Additional benefits

• Perform the general duties necessary for the efficient operation of the Company’s retail stores.
• Operate cash register, receive payment for purchases and record sales and other transactions.
• Sort and hang at least 125 garments an hour, with a minimum quality standard of 80%.
• Check, sort and price electrical equipment and small wares and prepare them for display on the sales floor.
• Transfer merchandise from the back room to the sales floor.
• Ensure a clean and empty workstation at the end of shift.
• Rotate store merchandise as directed by store management.
• Place garments, housewares, etc. on proper floor racks and shelves and restock as necessary.
• Remove empty hangers from racks on the sales floor and return them to the correct place in the production area.
• Assist in security by staying aware of customers’ activities and reporting any suspicious activity or theft to the store management.
• Dispose of trash and unusable merchandise into the outside dumpster, break down cardboard boxes and place them into the recycling container.
• Keep the store clean and hazard free by vacuuming, mopping and dusting, including cleaning the bathrooms.
• Keep aisles free from debris in the production and sales floor areas.
• Greet donors and assist them in bringing donations into the store; issue receipts.
• Assist customers with general information.
• Follow company policies and safety procedures.
• Attend regularly, as scheduled.

• Interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with store personnel while motivating them to their best performance.
• Read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights and weekends.
• Lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Use repetitive hand movement when buttoning, sorting, hanging and zipping garments.
• Engage in prolonged standing, walking and in frequent bending, stooping and stretching.
• Have vision corrected to within normal limits.
• Function in a hectic work environment.
• Have knowledge of men, women and children clothing as well as furniture and household items.

High School diploma or GED preferred but not required. Prior work experience in the service industry preferred but not required. Must successfully complete Retail training.

Considerable physical exertion, exposure to unfit donated goods and materials. Alternate work schedule may include working at an attended donation station with no prior notice.