Lead Sales Associate - Parrish

Lead Sales Associate – Parrish at EVANSVILLE GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC.

Under the leadership of the Store Manager, the Lead Sales Associate is a member of the Donated Goods Retail Operations team and is tasked with assisting the Store Manager with daily processing operations and the continued development of team members, clients, and volunteers. This position will also help identify opportunities for the personal and professional growth of employees in support of Goodwill’s mission.

Full-time

Hourly Rate: $14.25 per hour

8‑hour shift, scheduled for 40 hours per week. Weekend availability.

• Greet customers, assist with store operations and product inquiries, and ensure positive customer experiences.
• Train and supervise team members, and meet production standards for sorting, pricing, and stocking merchandise.
• Properly process donations, sort according to guidelines, rotate products, and track inventory using basic calculations.

• Ensure a positive experience for customers and donors, maintain security, and ensure compliance with Goodwill’s image, safety, and policies.
• Assist with scheduling, day‑to‑day operations, inventory management, and statistical reporting; ensure timely completion of activity reports and accurate donation counts.
• Support team operations, perform janitorial duties, and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment, maintaining punctuality and dependability.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, with flexibility to accommodate diverse communication styles and abilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Successful drug test and criminal background check.

The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to twist, bend, squat, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds; team lift or use equipment to aid in movement of items over 40 pounds (e.g., clothing, televisions, computers, sofas, kitchen appliances, bicycles, bedroom sets).
• Indoor work with occasional exposure to outside temperatures and occupational allergens (dust, animal hair, dander, perfumes, mold). Noise level is moderate.

• Full‑time employees: competitive wages, bonus eligibility, annual merit increase eligibility, paid sick time, paid vacation days, 10 paid holidays annually, employee health clinics, dental, medical, HSA, vision, retirement plan, life insurance, student loan forgiveness (eligible), employee discount, mileage reimbursement.
• Part‑time employees: competitive wages, bonus eligibility, annual merit increase eligibility, employee health clinics, retirement plan, employee discount, mileage reimbursement.
• Illinois Part‑time leave: eligible for state‑specific leave benefits (paid sick leave, family and medical leave, or other state‑mandated time off).

Evansville Goodwill Industries, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.