Retail Associate

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Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is looking for motivated, team-building individuals to fill Part Time and Full Time Retail Associate positions in our CARO store located at 1560 W. Caro Rd, in Caro, MI. 

$15 an hour 

Bonus Potential !!

 20% discount on in-store purchases 

Career Advancement Opportunities through Goodwill Academy! 

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Benefits? I'm glad you asked!

• 10 paid holidays
• 1 week of paid vacation. Increases to 2 weeks paid vacation after 1st year of employment.
• Personal Paid Time Off  
• Full-Time Associates are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Part-Time Associates are eligible for Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• AFLAC
• FREE Employee Assistance Programs
• Biweekly Direct Deposit 

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.
  • Provide EXCELLENT customer service with a SMILE!

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 GoodwillHR@goodwillmidmichigan.org. Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.