Sales Production Associate - Lansing - FT

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60438, Lansing, IL, USA
In-Office
15-15 Hourly
Entry level
Professional Services • Retail • Social Impact
The Role
Receive, sort, inspect, price, tag, inventory, and stock donated merchandise in a fast-paced retail store. Provide customer service, process purchases through the POS system, handle cash and card transactions, maintain organized inventory areas, follow safety procedures, operate material-handling equipment, and collaborate with store staff to support efficient operations.
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Job Objective:

To efficiently receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donations, ensuring a seamless flow from the drive-thru to the sales floor. Contribute to the overall smooth operation of a fast-paced retail environment. This position reports to the Store Manager who evaluates performance annually.

In addition, embodies the Goodwill Mission to: “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life” and upholds the Company Core Values of: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Customer-First Mindset, Humble Confidence, Passion for Mission, and Do the Right Thing.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Greet customers warmly, provide excellent customer service and address customer inquiries promptly to ensure a positive shopping experience.
  • Track and inventory levels, perform regular counts, restock merchandise on the sales floor, and report discrepancies to management. Ensure stockroom and back-end inventory are organized for easy access.
  • Process customer purchases accurately using the POS system, handle cash, credit, and debit transactions accurately, monitor cash drawer for discrepancies, and assist with end-of-day cash balancing and deposits.
  • Uphold Kaizen standards by continuously seeking ways to improve efficiency, organization, and workflow.
  • Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to support store operations, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
QualificationsRequired Education and Skills:
  • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to engage positively with donors, express gratitude, and create a welcoming experience.
  • Friendly and approachable demeanor, demonstrating patience and professionalism in all interactions.
  • Strong attention to detail when sorting, inspecting, and pricing donated items to ensure quality, proper categorization, and compliance with store guidelines.
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply donation policies, including identifying acceptable and non-acceptable items.
  • Basic understanding of safety protocols, including proper lifting techniques, hazard awareness, and workplace safety procedures to prevent injuries and ensure a secure environment.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining accuracy and organization.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
Qualifications:
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • Flexible availability.
  • Able to frequently bend, twist, reach above shoulder level, push and pull, crouch or stoop, kneel, repetitively use feet, and use head and neck in a twisting or static motion and to look up and/or down, and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to safely operate material handling equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and light industrial machinery.
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  • Ability to move filled boxes barrels and Z racks weighing no more than 50 pounds.

Skills Required

  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Flexible availability
  • Ability to frequently bend, twist, reach, crouch, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive movements
  • Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to safely operate material handling equipment, personal protective equipment, and light industrial machinery
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong attention to detail when sorting, inspecting, and pricing donated items
  • Ability to learn and apply donation policies
  • Basic understanding of safety protocols and proper lifting techniques
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
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The Company
750 Employees
Year Founded: 1936

What We Do

Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. is a leading private, not-for-profit corporation that provides retail services to fund free community, career, and education programs across Northern Indiana. Its mission is to provide jobs, training, and placement services for people with barriers to employment by expanding their opportunities and occupational capabilities in response to local needs, offering critical community-based services.

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