Positions located in Livonia, Commerce Township, Dearborn, Woodhaven, Ypsilanti and Canton
Sort, process and price merchandise for the store. Maintain both store and backroom conditions. Serve our customers and present a positive image to the public. Supports and manages through embracing and demonstrating Goodwill’s values, mission and goals.
EDUCATION: No experience needed. Inventory control or warehouse experience a plus.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, customers and vendors. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good organizational skills. Must have ability to make judgments on sellable worth. Must be able to work independently and be flexible in a multi-duty environment. Must be able to make decisions quickly, and be able to work within established guidelines. Must be aware of current styles and have an appreciation for what is marketable and what is not. Must have good writing skills and perform basic math functions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to stand, walk; occasionally reaching with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by the job include color vision. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. May be required to stand for up to 8 hours at a time. This position occasionally may require twisting and bending
MENTAL DEMANDS: Ability to handle a wide variety of tasks at one time while serving customers/donors. Highly organized, energetic, team oriented individual with a positive “can-do” attitude and a strong commitment to outstanding customer service. Fundamental ability to understand, accept and work with people who have disabilities and/or other barriers to employment.
MACHINES/EQUIPMENT: Computer literacy desired
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is primarily performed in a retail environment, and will also include donation and production environment with exposure to lifting. Occasional handling of trade fixtures. High adaptability required. Work environment usually hectic (fast-paced) with frequent short deadlines and a regular number of critical or unusual situations
