Outlet Associate Trainee - Foley (46318)

TITLE: Outlet Associate Trainee (Foley) DATE WRITTEN: 08/2025

DEPARTMENT: Donated Goods SUPERVISED BY: Outlet Assistant Manager,

Foley Operations Manager

SUPERVISES : N/A STATUS: Temporary – Non-Exempt

Mission Contribution:

Helps with the flow of goods through the outlet store and salvage departments to minimize waste and maximize profits that help to create jobs and fund services to the community.

Function:

To assist in the general day-to-day operations of the Outlet Store by maintaining a clean, productive and safe work environment.

Essential Functions:

1. Ensure the Outlet Store sales floor, exit/entry doors, aisles and ramps remain clear and free of equipment and debris.
2. Sort and implement quality controls procedures for all donated items, such as apparel, shoes, books, purses, hats/belts, plastics, metals and all household items.
3. Maintain inventory through identifying, labeling and placing material in the designated areas.
4. Serves as a fill in for donation centers.
5. Observes safety procedures and personnel policies.
6. Regular attendance is required as outlined in Goodwill’s attendance policy.
7. Move goods and equipment interdepartmentally using carts, hand trucks and other material handling equipment.
8. Dispose of trash and un-usable merchandise into compactor.
9. Transfer tables from warehouse to the sales floor and from the sales floor to the warehouse.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills, knowledge and abilities:

1. Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
2. Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
3. Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English – enough to keep logs updated.
4. Must establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisor and co-workers.
5. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
6. Ability to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
7. Must be able to take initiative and make decisions with little supervision.
8. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Experience and Education

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Prior forklift experience in a warehouse environment preferred.

Physical

Requirements

• Ability to engage in frequent bending, stretching, stooping, and prolonged standing, walking and twisting.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. frequently, 75lbs. regularly, and 100+ lbs. with assistance occasionally.
• Ability to push equipment on wheels weighing 50 lbs. to 150 lbs.
• Ability to use fingers, hands and wrists, repetitively.

Working Conditions:

Considerable physical exertion. Exposure to soiled and damaged donated goods materials. Exposure to a variety of weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, etc.).

Critical Performance Factors:

1. Customer Service
2. Safety/Accident Prevention
3. Image
4. Speed and quality of work