Retail Associate

Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan is looking for motivated, team-building individuals to fill Full Time & Part-Time Retail Associate positions in our Lapeer store located at 1945 W. Genesee St. Lapeer, MI 48446.

$15 an hour plus bonuses potential!!!

20% discount on in-store purchases

Career Advancement Opportunities through Goodwill Academy!

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.
• 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.

Benefits? I'm glad you asked!

• 10 paid holidays
• 1 week of paid vacation
• Personal Paid Time Off
• Full-Time Associates at 30 hours 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

Our Mission: To assist individuals with barriers to employment in making the transition to independence and self-sufficiency.

• 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.