Belfast Retail Associate

Belfast Retail Store
Belfast, ME 04915, USA

Location: Belfast, Maine

Goodwill is looking for friendly, outgoing people to join our growing team! If you love providing great customer experience, Goodwill is the place for you!

• Greet donors, accept and sort donations, and then get those donations to the pricing team.
• Quick decision-making is a must.
• Say “no thank you” to items we cannot accept, and politely explain why to each donor.

• Sort, inspect, and price donations before they are sent to the sales floor.
• Enjoy physical tasks and have a knowledge of (or willingness to learn) the value of clothing, housewares, or electronics.
• Greet customers and provide an excellent customer experience.
• Run the register, put merchandise on the sales floor, pull older merchandise to make room for new product, attend the fitting rooms, and set a friendly atmosphere for customers and co‑workers alike.

• Positive Attitude: A must! Display a friendly and positive demeanor to create a welcoming work environment.
• Basic Math and Literacy
  
  Skills:
  
  Essential for handling transactions and supporting job duties.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays, based on business needs. All associates in any position will required to work at least a Saturday or Sunday every weekend.
• Background Check: Pass a criminal background check meeting agency standards.
• Physical Abilities: Can exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, 30 lbs. of force frequently, and 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

• Retail Experience or Certification: Prior retail experience or relevant certification is a plus.
• Education: High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent educational background.

At Goodwill Northern New England, we believe in supporting our employees just as much as they support our mission. In addition to working in a fulfilling and supportive environment, our employees enjoy:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits
• Generous PTO Plan
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• 30% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT
• Valuable job training with growth potential and more!

What sets Goodwill NNE apart is its unique commitment to the well‑being of its employees. They offer private "life navigation" services, including free counseling and other assistance, helping individuals facing challenging circumstances achieve personal stability. In addition, all employees have access to telehealth services, ensuring their physical and mental health needs are met. Goodwill NNE's Citizenship Behaviors foster a workplace culture of inclusivity and respect, emphasizing kindness, openness, active listening, and support.

Joining the Goodwill NNE team means a fulfilling career and the chance to be part of a community that genuinely cares about its employees and their well‑being.

• Required
  • Team Building:
    Some Knowledge
  • Customer Service:
    Intermediate
• Preferred
  • Some Knowledge

• Required
  • Team Player:
    Works well as a member of a group

• Preferred
  • Ability to Make an Impact:
    Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

• Preferred High School Diploma/GED or better.

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