Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan is Hiring a Retail Production/Donation PT Near Kalamazoo, MI
Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan
West Main Location
Retail Production/Donation General Responsibilities The primary responsibility of the team member in this position is to support the store in merchandising, production and accepting and sorting donations. Persons in this position support the retail goals of the store by performing their daily tasks and practicing the agency’s core values of Success, Collaboration, People and Positivity. Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Functions Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Greet donors in donation areas and assist in unloading vehicles while treating donated goods with care and place items in proper location.
Examine donated goods to determine if they are sell-able.
Meet or exceed daily goals
Practice safe and effective work habits
Merchandise items in the store to increase sells
Assist with the unloading and loading of products
Keep back room organized and clean
Ensure all production and donor records are completed correctly
Determining price and labeling each item using established categories
Performing other tasks as requested by management
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities but not limited to:
Skilled in recognizing quality and value of items
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, reading, and writing
Ability to merchandise product in the store
Ability to operate or be trained to operate forklift in a safe manner
Ability to use pallet jack and move pallets
Skilled in organizing and categorizing
Ability to perform as a productive team member and self-motivated
Qualifications Previous work experience preferred but not required Education High school diploma or GED preferred but not required Physical Requirements This is a physically demanding job requiring standing, bending, twisting, reaching and grasping six to eight hours per day. The job also includes frequent pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying objects weighing an average of 35 lbs. and occasional climbing. Other Must be able to work a variety of hours and days of the week consistently Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and theft-related criminal background check