Retail Projects Associate (London)

Retail Projects Associate  

Goodwill is hiring, join our growing organization today! We are looking for people just like YOU!

The Retail Projects Associate is responsible for the timely and accurate packaging of light manufacturing materials in support of the work platform. They are also responsible for material movement handling duties while ensuring a Healthy and Safe working environment.

If you have a passion for thrifting, making a difference in your community, helping people and the environment – come join Goodwill! We are a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to improving the lives of others through our mission of WORK.

We welcome all backgrounds, knowledge, abilities, and perspectives. No experience is needed as we will help train, coach, and support your path of success. We welcome newcomers to the region to apply.   Grow your career, skills and reach your full potential. 

During the recruitment process, accommodation is available upon request. 

About Us 

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is a leading non-profit organization committed to changing lives and communities through the power of WORK. Ready to work or not, a job at Goodwill is a path to work readiness. Our organization strives to create a workplace which is welcoming and respectful to all where every employee and member feels valued and supported.   Diversity, equity, accessibility and preserving the environment are important to us.  Building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve is our goal. 

Mission:   
 Changing Lives and communities through the power of WORK.  
   
Vision:   
 Everyone working and thriving in sustainable communities.  

Values:   
Inclusion: Embracing all people equally

Compassion: Serving with heart 

Aspiring Workforce: Together changing lives through the power of WORK

Respect: Embracing diversity, upholding all people with dignity and trust

Empathy: Ability to walk in each other’s shoes

Why You Will Love Goodwill

 We have an amazing team and workplace: 

• Diverse, inclusive, and dynamic culture. Employer of choice across Southwestern Ontario who meets the Federal Government’s 50/30 challenge for diversity in leadership.
• Commitment to accessibility and mobility (various walking devices and wheelchair accessible work locations).
• Mission-driven organization committed to the Power of Work. 
• Environmentally committed to meeting our goal of zero waste on planet earth. 
• Respectful, fun, and supportive team and leadership.
• Accredited through CARF International.

Competitive Compensation Package includes:  

• Benefits (dental/health) available for full-time and some part-time positions (based on hours worked).
• Registered Pension Plan opportunity for various roles. 
• Employee discount at retail locations. 

Exciting career training and coaching:

• Equitable access to skills training & coaching, scholarships, and educational credentials.  

Supportive Life and Work Opportunities:

• Individual personal and professional development support with Life Coach & Employee Assistance Program. 
• Work-life balance with scheduling flexibility.   

What You Will Do  

• Open, remove and/or tip totes of product into the workstation.
• Follows the Customer Care Cycle (I Care) consistently providing world class customer service to all customers, internal and external, of Goodwill.
• Count, collate, group and/or rework required units as instructed.
• Shrink wrap, bag, sleeve and/or label required units as instructed.
• Palletize, shroud, and/or strap finished product as directed.
• Sort units into outgoing store labelled totes as instructed.
• Glue, tape and/or staple product as instructed.
• Safely perform material movement of outgoing repack and supplies to the loading.
• Maintain or exceed target rates on production outputs.
• Work well individually or as part of a team assisting members where needed.
• Record information into daily tracker sheets to be used in statistical analysis.
• Provide a reliable and consistent work effort, with flexibility throughout assigned work hours.
• Assist with building maintenance as required (sweeping, mopping, taking out garbage, clean washrooms and staff areas).
• Remove undesirable items from the donation stream and reroute to appropriate areas.
• Keep workstation clean and organized.
• Recommend improvements to Management.
• Communicate needs and concerns to Management.
• Follow all safety standards set out in legislation and/or Goodwill policies.
• Be actively involved in the health, well-being and safety of themselves and their team.

What We Are Looking For

• Enthusiastic attitude: excited to work with other people and teams. 
• Flexibility: able to work at different times, including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Keeping current on product knowledge, retail trends and competitive pricing.
• Remember, no specific experience needed—we will help coach on these workplace skills:
  • Communication: clear and effective interacting with team members and customers to create a positive workplace.
  • Problem solving: finding solutions to problems, being accurate, and using simple math i.e. counting, adding and subtraction.  

Grow Your Career in Similar Roles

• Retail Sales Associate
• Donation Attendant
• Keyholder 
• Shift Supervisor
• Assistant Manager
• Store Manager

Goodwill Industries OGL thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.