Full-Time Store Clerk

Full-Time Store Clerk - Location: 3718 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa 50014 Fast Fashion is out, Thrifting is in! Join the Goodwill of Central Iowa team where you will have the power to change lives, strengthen communities, and directly impact the environment.
Apply today and earn $1/hr more during weekend hours! Career opportunities with Goodwill of Central Iowa provide so much more than your average position.
See how GOOD your workday could be as a Store Clerk for GOODWILL! Starting Pay Rate: $15.
00/hour & Weekend Shift Premium = $16.
00/hour *Weekend Availability Required* By joining our retail team as a Store Clerk, your work will aid our mission of improving the quality of life for all individuals by providing skills training and helping people find jobs.
You will be the first point of contact for Goodwill customers and the face they remember.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to provide excellent customer service and take pride in working with valuable donations from our community.
What you'll do here: Greet, assist, and engage with customers to provide excellent customer service in a helpful and courteous manner using GCI’s values of treating others with love, kindness, and respect.
Receive donations from the public and be able to communicate GCI’s mission to customers.
Sort donations, stack and organize sorted merchandise, ensure quality of goods processed meet standards.
Price donated goods using GCI’s pricing guidelines.
Practice safe cash handling and operate the cash register, including calculating and balancing cash register as scheduled.
Carry out general cleaning tasks, such as: sweeping, scrubbing, dusting, and mopping.
Use a dolly, wheeled cart, pallet jack, and possibly riding or walk behind forklift.
Follow GCI’s donated goods retail processes to accept donations, sort, price, and merchandise goods.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What you’ll need: Excellent customer service skills A high school diploma or currently attending high school or GED classes, or a minimum of four years of any combination of military service, high school, or related full-time paid employment Availability to work days, evenings, and weekends Ability to carry, lift, push or pull 40 pounds Ability to tolerate variations in work environment temperature Ability to stand for long periods of time Be at least 16 years of age Effective communication and basic math skills Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a dependent adult and child abuse background check Ideal candidates will: Be a team player who is eager to work with a variety of people in a helpful, upbeat manner Have retail experience and familiarity with using point-of-sale (POS) systems Perks: In addition to working in a fun environment with a fulfilling mission, candidates for this role can also expect: A competitive retail industry salary (For full-time candidates) An excellent benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision, long/short-term disability, 403(b) plan, paid time off (PTO), flexible spending plan, and life insurance A 15% discount at our retail stores A unique work environment, with interesting products and a diverse clientele- Never the same day or the same donation twice! The ability to take 10,000 steps per shift- This role will keep you active and healthy! Goodwill of Central Iowa and our affiliates are Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability) and E-Verify Participants Apply Today! CITYVIEW "Best Local Thrift Shop" 2019, 2020, and 2023 Winner!