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These benefits available 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment\n*Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement*\n*Only available for Full-Time Team Members\nResponsibilities:\nCashiering Duties:\nPerform retail sales functions according to the Sales Procedures Manual.\nOperate cash register system\nSell merchandise to customers while providing excellent service.\nGreet customers as they enter the stores.\nFollow all required scripts while interacting with customers.\nThank every customer for supporting Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut’s mission.\nMaterial Processing Duties:\nProcess goods, separating the sellable merchandise from the unsalable.\nPlace salable clothing on the proper hangers in adherence to the rotation cycle.\nSort and hang clothing on racks in a timely manner meeting the daily goals set forth by your manager.\nTrack the daily number of bins sorted and/or totes produced.\nPlace non-salable material into salvage return bins.\nEnsure the bale process is complete on a weekly basis.\nMaterial Handling Duties:\nAccept donations, offer receipts and provide exceptional donor service.\nThank all donors for supporting the mission of Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut.\nTrack number of donations using appropriate documentation.\nMaintain clean, orderly fixtures of clothing, bins, showcases and windows.\nPerform stock duties such as merchandise rotation, hanger change, display work and keep dressing rooms neat and orderly.\nPerform housekeeping duties to maintain good appearance and safe conditions.\nPerform shipping and receiving duties such as unloading shipment truck.\nKeep entire work site neat, clean and organized.\nOverall Duties:\nProvide customer service in promoting merchandise.\nComplete assigned duties on daily task list.\nMaintain a neat, clean, and organized work environment.\nRecover the sales area throughout the day\nPerform 10 minute drills daily as requested by your manager.\nParticipate in baling of clothing.\n Other duties as assigned.\nBasic knowledge of English\nBasic math skills for cash handling\nAvailability to work day, evening, and weekend shifts as necessary (especially if a full-time schedule is desired) \nBeing prepared for considerable standing, reaching, lifting, carrying, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift over 40 pounds.\nStart your journey with Goodwill today by applying at gwct.org/about/work-here\nIs this position not right for you? We can help you find the right one at Goodwill or any other employer through our Career Centers! 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