Retail Trainee

Position: Retail Trainee (42998)

standby! Retail Trainee (42998) – Goodwill Gulf Coast

Welcome to apply for the Retail Trainee role at Goodwill Gulf Coast. This is a temporary, non‑exempt position, supervised by the Store Manager/Assistant পরিবপ্রযায় manager, and is expected to last up to 90 days with potential for permanent placement if performance requirements are met.

Mission Contribution

Supports Goodwill Gulf Coast’s mission by assisting across retail operations, contributing to effective donation intake, merchandise preparation, and customer service.

Function

This temporary position is designed to train and support individuals in all core areas of retail store operations including donation intake, sales floor maintenance, and merchandise processing.

Essential Functions

• Provide world‑class donor and customer service, greeting customers within 10 seconds and providing friendly service and information.
• Assist with unloading donations from donor vehicles and taking in donations left outside the store.
• Keep an accurate count of donations.
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• Sort donations into designated equipment.
• Load large purchases for customers.
• Sort and Sides price merchandise, separating sellable from unsellable items, and preparing items for display.
• Clean, hang, and rotate merchandise on the sales floor, ensuring a neat and organized presentation.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness and organization of the dressing rooms and sales floor throughout the day.
• Support customers with questions, including assisting with free medical equipment forms and stocking as needed.
• Ensure a clean and empty workstation at the end of each shift.
• Maintain the image of the exterior and interior donation area to Goodwill’s standards.
• Keep aisles free from debris in the production area.
• Maintain adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
• Take initiative and work well with little supervision.
• Work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Distinguish between better name‑brand merchandise.

Experience and Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Prior work experience in the service industry preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Engage in frequent bending, stretching and stooping.
• Engage in prolonged standing, walking and twisting.
• Push equipment on wheels weighing 50–150 lbs.
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. with assistance occasionally.
• Use fingers, hands and wrists repeatedly.

Working Conditions

Frequent physical exertion; exposure to unfit donated goods.

Critical Performance Factors

• Customer Service
• Safety/Accident Prevention
• Speed and quality of processing
• Cleanliness & Organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled How Positions are Filled

Positions are filled based on the order in which complete applications are received and the applicant’s availability to work the required shifts. Early submission of a complete application and flexible availability increase your chances of being selected.

Ontology Phk Position Details

৷ Duration:
Temporary positions for up to 90 days
• Path to Permanent Employment:
  These roles are intended to become regular positions after 90 days. Conversion is expected as long as work performance, work ethic, and cultural fit meet expectations.

Application Process

• No Interviews:
  There is no in‑person interview for these positions.
• Communication:
  All communication is done through phone/text and email between our Recruiter and applicants.
• Job Offer & Paperwork:
  • The Recruiter will contact you via email with a job offer and a link to a video about the position.
  • You will need to complete the job offer paperwork and return it to us within 24 hours.

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