Retail Associate

Goodwill Mid Michigan

Birch Run, MIFull-time$15/hrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$15/hr

Location

Birch Run, MI

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

Goodwill Mid Michigan is hiring a Retail Associate. Goodwill Industries of Mid‑Michigan seeks motivated, team‑building individuals for full‑time Retail Associate positions at its Birch Run store, located in the Birch Run Outlet Center. The role involves assisting sales, providing courteous customer service, operating cash registers, processing donations, and maintaining store cleanliness while adhering to safety policies.

Key focus areas include Assist in maximizing store sales and increase profit, Provide prompt and courteous customer and donor service, and Accurately operate cash register and conduct sales functions.

Important skills include Customer Service and Donor Service. Preferred (not required): Maximizing Store Sales, Increasing Profit, Operating Cash Register, and Conducting Sales-Related Functions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceDonor ServiceMaximizing Store SalesIncreasing ProfitOperating Cash RegisterConducting Sales-Related FunctionsMaintaining Cash Register VarianceReceiving MerchandiseProcessing MerchandisePricing MerchandiseDisplaying MerchandiseGetting Product Into Proper Place and ColorGreeting DonorsAssisting With Donations Safely and ProfessionallyMaintaining Accurate Donation RecordsMaintaining Bill of Lading RecordsKeeping Donation Area OrganizedAssisting With Truck Loading/UnloadingMaintaining Cleanliness of Sales FloorMaintaining Cleanliness of RestroomsMaintaining Cleanliness of BreakroomEmptying TrashCleaning FixturesCleaning ShelvingKeeping Exterior Areas Clear of DebrisPleasantCheerfulProfessionalDistinguish Colors

Qualifications

Ability to Work Flexible ShiftsLift and Carry 35 PoundsReach, Bend or StoopUtilize Safe Lifting TechniquesStand Six to Eight Hours a DayReliable Means of TransportationAbility to Work in Cold or Warm Temperatures

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is looking for motivated, team- building individuals to fill Full-Time Retail Associate positions at our Birch Run store

located in the Birch run Outlet Center

at 12155 S Beyer Rd., Suite H040, Birch run, Michigan.

$15.00 an hour plus

20% discount on in-store purchases !!

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Assist in maximizing store sales and help increase the profit of Goodwill.
Provide prompt and courteous customer/donor service.
To achieve expectations for task assigned:
Cashier : Accurately operate cash register and conduct sales-related functions as directed and according to policy, procedure and job standards; maintain cash register variance to Goodwill’s acceptable margin of error rate; run 3 racks per hour. Run 5 racks per hour if not on register.
Processor : Receive, process, price, and display merchandise as directed and according to policy, procedure and job standards; achieve production standard of 85-100 pieces per hour. Adhere to mandatory use of agency issued work gloves while sorting product.
Rack Runner: Run 5 racks per hour, getting product into proper place and color.
Retail Donation Attendant: Greet donors, assist with donations safely and professionally. Maintain accurate donation and bill of lading records, Keep donation area organized, Assist with truck loading/unloading. Adhere to mandatory use of agency issued work gloves.
Retail Custodian: Maintain cleanliness of sales floor, restrooms and breakroom. Empty trash, clean fixtures and shelving. Keep exterior areas clear of debris. Adhere to mandatory use of agency issued work gloves when handling chemicals.
Provided EXCELLENT customer service with a SMILE!

Benefits? I'm glad you asked!

10 paid holidays
1 week of paid vacation
Personal Paid Time Off
Full-Time Associates at 30 hrs are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Pet Insurance
FREE Employee Assistance Programs
AFLAC
Biweekly Direct Deposit
Career Advancement Opportunities through Goodwill Academy!

Think you've got what it takes?

Ability and willingness to work flexible shifts as assigned.
Can you lift and carry 35 pounds with or without help?
Can you reach, bend or stoop and utilize safe lifting techniques?
Are you able to stand six to eight hours a day?
Do you have a reliable means of transportation to report to work on time?
Are you pleasant, cheerful and professional?
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to work in cold or warm temperatures, depending on weather and donation traffic.

Our Mission: To assist individuals with barriers to employment in making the transition to independence and self-sufficiency.

Did you know?

Our profits help fund programs that help people with obstacles in finding work so that they can go out into the world and be successful!
We recycle everything possible! In 2025, we kept over 7.7 million lbs. of STUFF from ending up in landfills!! That's a lot of stuff!

So... what are you waiting for? Join our team today!

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan provides reasonable accommodation for individuals requiring assistance with the application or hiring process. If you need assistance completing this online application, contact the Human Resources Department at 810-762-9960 or [email protected]. Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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