Store Associate - Houghton Store

Join our team as a Store Associate!

 Day in the life video

Are you looking for a fun and active job? As a Store Associate, you will help Goodwill provide jobs and services to the community. This position offers a mix of variety and routine, ensuring no two days are the same.

What You Will Do:

• Help customers and work as a cashier
• Sort and price clothes, shoes, electronics, and housewares
• Move heavy items from donors to the sales floor
• Use equipment to move items
• Clean and organize the store

What You Will Get:

• Five 8-hour shifts a week, guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Earn quarterly bonuses based on store sales
• Earn paid time off and sick leave
• Gym reimbursement
• 30% employee discount at our stores (excludes outlets and online)
• Retirement plan with a 4% match after 1 year
• Employee Assistance programs which include discounts for other retailers and products
• Free telemedicine for health and mental wellness
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental)
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career development: We are a workforce development agency and we believe in helping our employees find meaningful work. You can work with our Employee Development Specialists to create a career plan and work toward your goals with a dedicated paid hour every week.

What We Are Looking For:

• Great customer service skills
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs, stand for long periods, and work safely
• Reliable attendance for scheduled shifts, including evenings and weekends
• Positive attitude and openness to feedback
• Respectful and compassionate, able to work with people with disabilities and keep their information private

Possible Career Paths:

• Associate II
• Cashier / Donor-Greeter / Pricer
• Store Lead
• Store Supervisor
• Senior Store Supervisor
• Assistant Store Manager
• Store Manager in Training
• Store Manager

Criminal background screenings will be conducted on all eligible candidates. Only convictions that could impact this position will be considered. 

We encourage all bilingual candidates, national service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.