Sales Production Associate - Lansing - PT
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Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago
Lansing, IL, US
Summary
The associate is responsible for receiving, sorting, pricing, and stocking donations to ensure a smooth flow from the drive-thru to the sales floor. They also provide excellent customer service and accurately process transactions using the POS system.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Store - Lansing - Lansing, IL 60438Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: RetailJob Objective:
To efficiently receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donations, ensuring a seamless flow from the drive-thru to the sales floor. Contribute to the overall smooth operation of a fast-paced retail environment. This position reports to the Store Manager who evaluates performance annually.
In addition, embodies the Goodwill Mission to: “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life” and upholds the Company Core Values of: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Customer-First Mindset, Humble Confidence, Passion for Mission, and Do the Right Thing.
Essential Job Functions:
Greet customers warmly, provide excellent customer service and address customer inquiries promptly to ensure a positive shopping experience.
Track and inventory levels, perform regular counts, restock merchandise on the sales floor, and report discrepancies to management. Ensure stockroom and back-end inventory are organized for easy access.
Process customer purchases accurately using the POS system, handle cash, credit, and debit transactions accurately, monitor cash drawer for discrepancies, and assist with end-of-day cash balancing and deposits.
Uphold Kaizen standards by continuously seeking ways to improve efficiency, organization, and workflow.
Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to support store operations, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
QualificationsRequired Education and Skills:
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to engage positively with donors, express gratitude, and create a welcoming experience.
Friendly and approachable demeanor, demonstrating patience and professionalism in all interactions.
Strong attention to detail when sorting, inspecting, and pricing donated items to ensure quality, proper categorization, and compliance with store guidelines.
Ability to quickly learn and apply donation policies, including identifying acceptable and non-acceptable items.
Basic understanding of safety protocols, including proper lifting techniques, hazard awareness, and workplace safety procedures to prevent injuries and ensure a secure environment.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining accuracy and organization.
Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
Qualifications:
Authorized to work in the United States.
Flexible availability.
Able to frequently bend, twist, reach above shoulder level, push and pull, crouch or stoop, kneel, repetitively use feet, and use head and neck in a twisting or static motion and to look up and/or down, and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Ability to safely operate material handling equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and light industrial machinery.
Goodwill Industries International is a leading social enterprise nonprofit powered by a network of 150 high-performing local Goodwill organizations across North America. Together, we operate at scale by advancing resale, workforce development, and circular solutions through shared systems and local execution. We are America’s neighbor: 83% of the U.S. population resides within ten miles of their local Goodwill.
Donated goods power the Goodwill resale engine, generating revenue that is reinvested into localized workforce development programs — the core of our work. At the same time, our circular resale solutions support sustainability by extending product life, diverting billions of pounds of materials from landfills annually, and building greater transparency and accountability across reuse.
Learn more about our mission and impact here: https://www.goodwill.org
Founded
1967
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Wichita, Kansas
Goodwill Industries International is a leading social enterprise nonprofit powered by a network of 150 high-performing local Goodwill organizations across North America. Together, we operate at scale by advancing resale, workforce development, and circular solutions through shared systems and local execution. We are America’s neighbor: 83% of the U.S. population resides within ten miles of their local Goodwill.
Donated goods power the Goodwill resale engine, generating revenue that is reinvested into localized workforce development programs — the core of our work. At the same time, our circular resale solutions support sustainability by extending product life, diverting billions of pounds of materials from landfills annually, and building greater transparency and accountability across reuse.
Learn more about our mission and impact here: https://www.goodwill.org
Founded
1967
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Wichita, Kansas