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Gici

Part-Time Retail Associate

Washington, IL

$16/hr

... Goodwill programs to educate customers and answer questions. Directs all higher-level questions to the appropriate associate or manager. * Maintains cleanliness of the sales floor (purge, size, run ...

Gici

Part-Time Retail Associate

East Peoria, IL

$15/hr

... Goodwill programs to educate customers and answer questions. Directs all higher-level questions to the appropriate associate or manager. * Maintains cleanliness of the sales floor (purge, size, run ...

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How much do goodwill sales associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for goodwill sales associate in Normal, IL is $17.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.17 and $17.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Goodwill Sales Associate?

Goodwill Sales Associates are retail employees who work in Goodwill stores, assisting customers with purchases, restocking merchandise, maintaining store cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. Their duties can include operating cash registers, organizing shelves, and helping with donations. Sales Associates play a key role in supporting Goodwill’s mission by ensuring a positive shopping experience and helping generate revenue to fund community programs.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Goodwill Sales Associate?

To thrive as a Goodwill Sales Associate, you generally need strong customer service skills, basic math abilities, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, cash registers, and inventory management tools is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and adaptability help associates stand out in a fast-paced retail environment. These skills are crucial for ensuring positive customer experiences, efficient store operations, and supporting Goodwill's mission.

What are common challenges faced by Goodwill Sales Associates, and how can they be managed?

Goodwill Sales Associates often face challenges such as maintaining excellent customer service during busy periods, handling a wide variety of donated merchandise, and keeping the sales floor organized. To manage these, associates typically work closely with team members to restock shelves efficiently, learn the store's layout for quicker assistance, and practice patience and adaptability with both customers and donations. Regular training and supportive teamwork help associates develop the skills needed to succeed and grow within the organization.

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Part-Time Retail Associate

Goodwill of Central Illinois

Washington, IL • On-site

$16/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Position Status: Part-Time
Hourly Rate: $16.00
Location/Address: 301 N Cummings Ln Washington IL 61571
The Retail Associate assists the store management team in reaching the operational goals of the site by functioning in various capacities within the retail location. The titles of the various jobs the Retail Associate may be called upon to learn and work include: Cashier, Textiles or Wares Producer, Donation Door Attendant, eCommerce Producer, e-Books Producer, and Rack or Cart Runner.
Example Duties and Activities
Cashier:
  • Rings up customer orders, maintains a balanced drawer, and follows all cash handling procedures and protocols.
  • Provides general information about Goodwill programs to educate customers and answer questions. Directs all higher-level questions to the appropriate associate or manager.
  • Maintains cleanliness of the sales floor (purge, size, run racks, and merchandise).

Textiles or Wares Producer:
  • Sorts product to identify quality and value (checks for holes, missing buttons, defective zippers, or stains and cleans as needed) and properly barbs, tags, and hangs textiles or wares. Sort textiles (curating for quality).
  • Produces 100 items per hour for wares/85 items per hour for textiles adhering to Goodwill's pricing standards and updating daily production tracking sheet.
  • Occasionally uses a pallet jack and regularly uses a conveyor belt.

Donation Door Attendant:
  • Accepts donations from customers and maintains a clean and clear donation door.
  • Quickly and accurately sorts products and distributes them to appropriate areas.
  • Maintains an efficient working area by ensuring the backroom is clean and organized (all boxes labeled, everything in its place, and a place for everything).
  • Loads and unloads trucks as needed and regularly uses heavy equipment, including a pallet jack, double stacker, floor scrubber, and hydraulic lift.

eCommerce Producer:
  • Develops a keen eye to identify and secure items of value for ClickGoodwill.
  • Stays informed of the market value of merchandise through eBay and other Internet shopping sites to properly tag, itemize, and secure items in totes for ClickGoodwill and educates team of eCommerce high ticket items.
  • Properly, efficiently and carefully pack curated products onto pallets, wraps, and ships totes to ClickGoodwill to meet the store budget regarding totes shipped per week.

e-Books Producer:
  • Scans books received by the store and decides what is sent to ClickGoodwill or displayed at the store location to meet the store budget.
  • Prints inventory sheets and packs, seals, and ships totes for ClickGoodwill.
  • Identifies top sellers and manages a clean, organized, in-store sales-effective display.

Rack and Cart Runner:
  • Checks each rack/cart to ensure quality and value.
  • Properly sizes, merchandises, and purges the sales floor.
  • Maintains a clean and orderly sales floor, puts away carts, and stocks shelves.
  • Runs one textile rack/wares cart per 15 minutes and updates daily production tracking sheet.

Required Competencies
  • Degree and Credential Requirements- NONE! We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them contribute. We believe in continuous learning and professional development.
  • Customer Focus - Has the ability to see, comprehend and relate with customers in an impartial, unbiased yet effective and balanced manner; builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization; provides excellent service to internal and external customers.
  • Teamwork - Works well with others and makes valued contributions to the outputs of others in order to assist the team or project to achieve the required outputs.
  • Ethical - Adheres to procedures and protocol, including maintaining confidentiality in passwords, logging on and off procedures, and adherence to Goodwill's values.
  • Attention to Detail - Attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks, including safety awareness.
  • Time Management - Manages one's own time and the time of others effectively.

Preferred Competencies
  • Technical Knowledge - Has familiarity with computers and relevant software including basic computer and Internet navigation skills.
  • Communication Skills - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend customers' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
  • Mathematical Aptitude - Develops and applies mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations.
  • Critical Thinking - Uses judgment and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Other Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
  • Hard to Very Hard Physical Work - Is able to spend time in excess of 8 hours sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Uses hands to grasp, carry, feel, or touch products and machinery. Has the ability to move and lift 10-50 pounds.
  • Can manage frequent exposure to moderate noise and temperature variations.

Benefits: Part-time employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and free Mental Health Counseling Services
  • Robust discount and wellness programming
  • Financial education program
  • Sabbatical leave
  • Daily pay options available

Mission and Values: click here (for IN) and here (for IL)
Goodwill is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled
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Mission and Values: click here (for IN) and here (for IL)
Goodwill is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled employer
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