Retail Associate - Donation & Sales Floor
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GOODWILL IND OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC
MD
Summary
The Retail Associate supports daily store operations by assisting customers and donors, processing donations, and maintaining the sales floor. Responsibilities also include operating the POS system, pricing merchandise, and ensuring a clean and organized store environment.
Job Description
Retail Associate - Donation & Sales Floor
Plaza Retail Store
Part Time $16.00/hourly
Join Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake as a Retail Associate, supporting daily store operations while helping advance programs that benefit the local community. Responsibilities include customer service, donation support, and sales floor assistance. This role combines active work with meaningful community impact.
What You’ll Do
- Greet and assist customers and donors in a professional, friendly manner
- Help donors unload items, issue donation receipts, and maintain accurate records
- Support merchandise production by sorting, pricing, and tagging goods
- Stock and maintain organized sales floor and backroom areas
- Operate a cash register and POS system accurately
- Assist with daily opening, closing, and recovery tasks
- Support fundraising initiatives and uphold Goodwill’s mission
- Follow safety, cleanliness, and housekeeping standards
Schedule & Availability
- Part-time hours
- Weekend availability (Saturday and Sunday) is required
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and holidays
- Reliable transportation required for each scheduled shift
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Customer service, retail, or material handling experience preferred
- Ability to follow instructions and work with frequent interruptions
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Dependable, adaptable, and service-oriented
Additional Role Details
- Some locations may require forklift operation (certification provided if needed within 30 days of hire)
- Must be able to read clothing tags and labels in English
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 50 lbs (frequent lifting up to 25 lbs)
- Stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands throughout shift
- Medium physical demand work environment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Why Work at Goodwill?
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and the chance to support programs that strengthen our local community.
👉 Learn more about benefits and careers:
https://goodwillches.org/about-us/goodwill-careers/
EOE, including Disability/Vets
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Through the sale of donated goods, Goodwill generates opportunities for those in need to secure and retain employment by providing job training, placement services and other community-based programs. These programs are available to adults and youth who have disabilities, criminal backgrounds, lack education or job experience or are facing employment challenges.
Founded
1919
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Baltimore, MD
