Bargain Store Associate Trainee

Job Details

Airport - Mobile, AL Temporary None $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly 9:30am-6:30pm days vary Sunday-Saturday

Description

TITLE: Bargain Store Associate Trainee DATE WRITTEN: 04/2025

DEPARTMENT: Donated Goods SUPERVISED BY: Bargain Store Manager

SUPERVISES : n/a STATUS: Hourly, Temporary

Mission Contribution

Helps with the flow of goods through the bargain store and salvage departments to minimize waste and maximize profits that help to create jobs and fund services to the community.

Function

To assist in the general day-to-day operations of the Bargain Store by maintaining a clean, productive and safe work environment.

Essential Functions

• Ensure the Bargain Store sales floor, exit/entry doors, aisles and ramps remain clear and free of equipment and debris.
• Sort and implement quality controls procedures for all donated items, such as shoes, books, purses, hats/belts, plastics, metals and all household items.
• Maintain inventory through identifying, labeling and placing material in the designated areas.
• Serves as a fill in for attended donation centers.
• Observes safety procedures and personnel policies.
• Regular attendance is required as outlined in Goodwill’s attendance policy.
• Move goods and equipment interdepartmentally using carts, hand trucks and other material handling equipment.
• Dispose of trash and un-usable merchandise into compactor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
  
  

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English – enough to keep logs updated.
• Must establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisor and co-workers.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Ability to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
• Must be able to take initiative and make decisions with little supervision.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
  
  

Experience And Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Prior forklift experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to engage in frequent bending, stretching, stooping, and prolonged standing, walking and twisting.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. frequently and 75lbs. regularly and 100 lbs. with assistance occasionally.
• Ability to push equipment on wheels weighing 50 lbs. to 150 lbs.
• Ability to use fingers, hands and wrists, repetitively.
  
  

Working Conditions

Considerable physical exertion. Exposure to soiled and damaged donated goods materials. Exposure to a variety of weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, etc.).

Critical Performance Factors

• Customer Service
• Safety/Accident Prevention
• Image
• Speed and quality of work
  
  

Qualifications

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

Position Details

• 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
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled