New Goods and Store Associate at Goodwill Industries Of South Mississippi – Biloxi, Mississippi

FUNCTION:

The New Goods & Store Associate plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the New Goods and assists in the Store as time permits. This position assists with sorting, pricing, and preparing merchandise for retail while working in warehouse conditions. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, can work independently, is detail-oriented, reliable, and capable of performing physical tasks throughout the day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Sort and organize new goods merchandise according to established standards.
2. Price individual items based on guidelines provided.
3. Lift, move, and transport merchandise throughout the warehouse and retail staging areas.
4. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the new goods processing area.
5. Assist in preparing merchandise for seasonal promotions or store display changes.
6. Follow all safety procedures and guidelines during daily operations.
7. Collaborate with the New Goods & Merchandising team to prioritize and complete daily tasks.
8. Perform other duties as assigned to support team and organizational goals.
9. Work in the Retail Store as needed or as time permits.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Prior retail, warehouse, or merchandising experience is a plus but not required.
3. Ability to work in a warehouse environment and perform physical tasks regularly.
4. Retail experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to follow instructions and work independently is required.
2. Ability to work as part of a team when needed.
3. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
4. Basic math skills for pricing items accurately.
5. Positive attitude towards assigned tasks and displaying a strong work ethic aligned with
6. Goodwill of South Mississippi’s mission.
7. Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership.

CRITICAL PERFORMANCE FACTORS (CPF)

1. Work independently.
2. Maintain clean professional appearance and work area.
3. Organization.
4. Pricing.
5. Production Level – meets specific production requirements.
6. Safe Work Practices.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. I have read and understand this job description. This description complies with company policies and procedures. The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.