At Goodwill of North Georgia, we make a positive impact on our community by turning donations into vocations through sales from our 100+ locations. You can be part of helping more than 16,000 people in North Georgia get a first job, a better job, and a career. Working in our stores can be the beginning of a bright future.

What we offer:

• Weekly paychecks
• Flexible Schedules (Your flexible schedule is based on your availability)
• 25% employee discount
• Complimentary Team Attire
• Access to free job skills training at Goodwill Career Centers
• Career Paths so you can grow with us.

What we're looking for:

The Retail Associate/Flexible Staffing Resource will be assigned to work at any store within a 20 miles radius to the base store location. Scheduling is based on your availability. Provides an exceptional guest experience to Goodwill of North Georgia donors by carefully collecting and sorting donations while creating a welcoming atmosphere. Maintains a professional appearance by adhering to brand standards of the organization. Expedite merchandise to processing areas in a fast-paced environment while adhering to standard operating procedures.

What you'll be doing:

• Process goods in an accelerated manner to meet production goals in a fast-paced environment while adhering to standard operating procedures
• Provide a donation receipt to each guest at the time of donating
• Adequately handle guest questions and resolve problems by following agency and departmental standard operating procedures
• Properly sort donations into designated categories
• Thoroughly examine and grade donated goods
• Pivot to multiple work areas to support daily production goals
• Identify and quickly solve problems and/or seek management support

Requirements:

• Must be able to work at any store within a 20 mile radius of the base store location
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Consistently foster 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)
• 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