Customer Service Associate

5 days ago


Maple Grove, United States Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Full time
Position Summary:

This position is responsible for a fast, friendly, and accurate transactions at the point of sale. Responsible for providing a positive customer experience to Goodwill customers. Responsible for stocking and maintaining merchandising standards on the sales floor while maintaining a clean and safe environment. Promotes and adheres to Goodwill-Easter Seals mission and values.

A day in the life:In a typical day, a Customer Service Associate can expect to...
  • Customer Service: Creates a high level of customer service throughout the store ensuring all customers experience a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Store Operations: Follows policies and procedures and executes directives in a timely manner.
  • Services and Programs: Provide a work environment to train and develop participants in achieving their goals.
  • Safety: Help contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for employees and customers. This includes, but is not limited to, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for employees, social distancing standards, daily health checks to prevent transmission, and contactless donations drop-off processes at our retail locations.
Job Pay & Perks:
  • Typical Starting Pay Range between $14.00 - $17.00/hr
  • Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota prioritizes work-life balance. Weekend/holiday shifts are limited, and we offer competitive pay, flexible hours, a variety of benefit options and an employee discount.
  • Work-life balance: No overnights or late closing shifts, and limited holiday hours (closed Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years' Day)
  • Benefits: Generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement
About You:
  • Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors, employees and customers
  • Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize
  • Excellent decision-making skills
  • Strong attention to details
  • Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service
  • Ability to interact with a diverse population in a human-services setting
  • High level of initiative and self-motivation
  • Perseverance and commitment to getting the job done
  • Knowledge/expertise in working with persons with disadvantages and/or disabilities and barriers
  • A typical full-time schedule is 35-40 hours per week and requires:
    • Open schedule availability including a combination of days, nights, and weekends, totaling at least 35 hours per week; and
    • Willingness and ability to be cross-trained, and to train in new employees.
Prior Experience & Education:
  • 0-3 years of relevant experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
About Us:
  • Leadership recognizes the importance of varied backgrounds and racial diversity contributing to our organization's goals and future. Read more about us here.
  • Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers job training and customized career support to eliminate barriers to work and independence.
  • Proceeds from thrift retail, e-commerce, grants and financial contributions fund our nearly 20 customized services that help Minnesotans get equitable access to jobs, create stable careers and realize the power of work.
  • Shopping and donating items divert over 65 million pounds from local landfills annually and have helped us connect people to jobs since 1919.
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.

Required Preferred Job Industries
  • Retail


  • Maple Grove, United States Walgreens Full time

    As a Customer Service Associate, you are the face of Walgreens – the person who helps fulfill our mission of making people's lives a little easier. Along with providing friendly, courteous and efficient service to our customers, Customer Service Associate are also responsible for everything from cash register operations and customer service to...


  • Maple Grove, United States Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Full time

    **Customer Service Associate** Maple Grove, Minnesota **BENEFITS** **Voluntary** * Dental * Vision * Supplemental Life Insurance * Pet Insurance * 401(k) With Employer Match (age 21 & older) * Crewmember Assistance Program * Discounted Online Education Opportunities * Free Resources For Furthering Your Education **full-time** * Medical & Pharmacy * Benefits...


  • Maple Grove, United States Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Full time

    **Customer Service Associate** Maple Grove, Minnesota **BENEFITS** **Voluntary** * Dental * Vision * Supplemental Life Insurance * Pet Insurance * 401(k) With Employer Match (age 21 & older) * Crewmember Assistance Program * Discounted Online Education Opportunities * Free Resources For Furthering Your Education **full-time** * Medical & Pharmacy * Benefits...


  • Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States Goodwill-Easter Seals of Minnesota Full time

    Position Summary: This position is responsible for a fast, friendly, and accurate transactions at the point of sale. Responsible for providing a positive customer experience to Goodwill customers. Responsible for stocking and maintaining merchandising standards on the sales floor while maintaining a clean and safe environment. Promotes and adheres to...


  • Maple Grove, United States Color Me Mine Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAre you a people person with a passion for creativity? Join our team at Color Me Mine in Maple Grove as a Customer Care Associate, where you'll be the friendly face and helping hand that turns pottery into a delightful experience for our customers.Responsibilities:Customer Engagement:Welcome and assist customers in selecting...


  • Maple Grove, United States Color Me Mine Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAre you a people person with a passion for creativity? Join our team at Color Me Mine in Maple Grove as a Customer Care Associate, where you'll be the friendly face and helping hand that turns pottery into a delightful experience for our customers.Responsibilities:Customer Engagement:Welcome and assist customers in selecting...

  • Customer Service

    7 days ago


    Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States Data Recognition Corporation Full time

    Customer Service - Program LeadMaple Grove, MN, USA Req #496Monday, June 17, 2024Summary: This position serves as the primary point of contact for product support of all online, software, web-based services, paper services and the handling of customer inquiries, complaints, and escalations. Essential Position Responsibilities:Contact Channel Management -...


  • Elk Grove, United States Nova Management Full time

    At Nova Management, we are on a mission to break down barriers in the consulting industry and provide employee empowerment. Our Customer Service Associates show relentless determination to succeed and be driven by our company’s mission to help grow our clients’ brands throughout the Sacramento area. Our Customer Service Associates are dedicated,...


  • Garden Grove, United States Diamond Executives Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAt Diamond Executives, our ability to analyze and adapt customer service strategies has given our clients the product recognition and market success they seek. While our clients develop the highest quality technology in telecommunications, we are responsible for delivering it to the local region. We focus on listening,...


  • Garden Grove, United States Diamond Executives Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAt Diamond Executives, our ability to analyze and adapt customer service strategies has given our clients the product recognition and market success they seek. While our clients develop the highest quality technology in telecommunications, we are responsible for delivering it to the local region. We focus on listening,...


  • Garden Grove, United States EVS Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionA thriving Customer Service and Sales firm, we are a dynamic team that serves the Santa Ana community with the best service options. We are a regional team of innovators, inspired entrepreneurs, and goal achievers. Our mission statement holds to the leadership team we have in place. We need our team to innovate to continue...


  • Garden Grove, United States EVS Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionA thriving Customer Service and Sales firm, we are a dynamic team that serves the Santa Ana community with the best service options. We are a regional team of innovators, inspired entrepreneurs, and goal achievers. Our mission statement holds to the leadership team we have in place. We need our team to innovate to continue...


  • Maple Grove, United States Border States Full time

    Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.This position will be located in: Maple Grove , MN Job Summary Supports the day-to-day operations of the Customer Service Team in...


  • Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States Border States Full time

    Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.This position will be located in: Maple Grove , MN Job SummarySupports the day-to-day operations of the Customer Service Team in promoting...


  • Elk Grove, United States Solstice Marketing, inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAre you a customer-oriented professional with a knack for sales? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can combine your excellent customer service skills with your sales expertise? Join our team as a Customer Service Associate, where you'll have the opportunity to engage with customers, provide outstanding...


  • Penns Grove, United States Wawa Full time

    Job Description Job Title: Customer Service Associate Location: Field Department: Store Operations Job Summary: The Customer Service Associate works in support of the store management team to facilitate and perform a variety of tasks including customer service, food and beverage preparation, cash register duties, general housekeeping and other related...


  • Forest Grove, Oregon, United States OBRC Full time

    Our VisionA world where no resource is wasted.Our MissionTo ensure that no resource goes to waste by empowering people to redeem every container easily, efficiently, and effectively.Our ValuesWe are loyal, resilient, trustworthy, creative, competent, and engaged.SummaryThe Customer Service Associate is responsible for delivering superior customer service in...


  • Forest Grove, Oregon, United States OBRC Full time

    Our VisionA world where no resource is wasted.Our MissionTo ensure that no resource goes to waste by empowering people to redeem every container easily, efficiently, and effectively.Our ValuesWe are loyal, resilient, trustworthy, creative, competent, and engaged.SummaryThe Customer Service Associate is responsible for delivering superior customer service in...


  • Maple grove, United States Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota Full time

    Position Summary:This position is responsible for a fast, friendly, and accurate transactions at the point of sale. Responsible for providing a positive customer experience to Goodwill customers. Responsible for stocking and maintaining merchandising standards on the sales floor while maintaining a clean and safe environment. Promotes and adheres to...


  • Maple Grove, United States Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Full time

    Position Summary: This position is responsible for a fast, friendly, and accurate transactions at the point of sale. Responsible for providing a positive customer experience to Goodwill customers. Responsible for stocking and maintaining merchandising standards on the sales floor while maintaining a clean and safe environment. Promotes and adheres to...