Sales & Service Full Time $13.00 - Cobb Pkwy

Job Opportunity At Goodwill Of North Georgia

Join our team at Goodwill of North Georgia, where we make a positive impact on our community by using donations and sales from our 100+ locations to help local job seekers find meaningful work. Simply said, we put people to work. Join our team and work for an organization that will help you grow personally and professionally while giving you the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are helping others reach their potential. What we offer:

• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off for vacation and holidays
• 25% employee discount
• Health, dental and vision insurance for staff and their families
• Complimentary uniforms
• Access to free job skills training at Goodwill Career Centers

Responsible for thoroughly examining and grading donated goods to sell in Goodwill of North Georgia Retail stores. Process goods in an accelerated manner to meet production goals in a fast-paced environment while adhering to standard operating procedures. Essential functions include:

• Supporting a guest friendly culture by greeting every guest, delivering unbelievable brand, and suggesting additional treasures
• Displaying a professional, patient, and "people first" attitude with guests
• Effectively transitioning product to the retail salesfloor with attention to detail and urgency
• Executing and maintaining visual merchandising strategies
• Effectively recommending/upselling merchandise and rounding up during transactions
• Accurately handling point of sale transactions with guest
• Identifying and quickly solving problems and/or seeking management support
• Effectively communicating with management, peers, and guests
• Effectively promoting and demonstrating cooperation and teamwork with peers
• Consistently performing work tasks according to training playbooks, e-learning, and work instructions
• Maintaining a neat, clean, and organized work area and retail salesfloor at all times
• Adhering to safety and security practices including reporting safety hazards and injuries to management
• Attending and completing all required trainings and meetings
• Performing other duties as assigned by management

Job requirements and qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Consistently fostering a healthy team culture of exceptional guest experience
• Must have good oral and written communication skills in English as well as interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to demonstrate sound judgement
• Must be 18 years or older to become certified and licensed to operate a forklift (individuals age 16 to 17 will not be allowed to operate forklifts, balers or compactors)

Working environment conditions/requirements include:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Basic math skills
• Must have good oral and written communication skills in English as well as interpersonal skills
• Detailed oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Must start employment in acceptable safety work shoes
• Must be able to work in all types of conditions including heat, cold and dust
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements to perform the duties of the position including the ability to bend, reach, grasp, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time as well as the ability to push, pull and lift up to 30lbs with or without accommodation

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.