Title Page

  • Region

  • Store Name

  • Date and Time

  • Regional Director Name

  • Store MOD

  • Are you conducting an official, scored audit?

KPIs - Previous 30 Days

  • Revenue to Budget

  • Revenue Per Labor Hour

  • Average Transaction (Ticket) Value

  • Round Up

  • Labor Hours per Net Donor

  • Textile Production

Store Checklist

STORE EXTERIOR & ENTRANCE

  • Is the parking lot clean and free of debris? Are there less than 3 shopping carts outside the store?

  • Are the sidewalks/walkways around the building clean and free of obstructions?

  • Are the front door, entryway, and windows clean?

  • Is the most up-to-date front door signage posted and in good condition?

SALES FLOOR & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

  • Are all customers greeted within 10 seconds?

  • Is the shopping cart corral organized and clean?

  • Is the Color of the Week signage correct and displayed properly?

  • Is the sales floor free of dust, debris, and trash?

  • Is the category/pricing signage on racks and gondolas correct and in good condition?

  • Is the proper Mission signage displayed on the sales floor and public areas? Is it in good condition? (This includes signs for Career Services and other GIA Mission Programs.)

  • Are all racks and gondolas full, shoppable, and merchandised to provide an Amazing Customer Experience? (This includes textiles, linen, wares, accessories, and anything displayed on a rack or gondola.)

  • Is the furniture area organized with clear walkways? Is this area free of non-furniture items such as clothes and small wares?

  • Is the cash wrap free of unnecessary items, clutter, and customer returns?

  • Are cashiers requesting backup as needed to provide a fast and efficient checkout experience? (Are there fewer than 3 customers in line?)

  • Are cashiers asking for Round Ups on all transactions?

  • Are intercom announcements completed professionally as required?

  • Are the restrooms clean and stocked?

DONOR EXPERIENCE

  • Are all Donors greeted within 10 seconds?

  • Are all Donors offered a receipt and shown an Amazing Customer Experience?

  • Is the donor door area clean with the required signage posted? Is the signage in good condition?

  • Are donations recorded accurately after each Donor? (Please document how long your observation period was.)

PRODUCTION

  • Are all associates trained in and following the GIA Standard Production Process?

  • Are all items sorted into the correct gaylords/bulks? (Is salvage and trash sorted out correctly?)

  • Is E-Commerce being processed daily? Is the E-Commerce area organized?

  • Are all large wares and furniture priced and taken to the sales floor immediately?

  • Is all jewelry placed in a locked tote? Is the jewelry tote sent in when it's half-full?

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  • Are work surfaces, drawers, and storage areas organized and free of all items that do not belong? (This includes food and drinks - these should not be present in the Production area or on the sales floor.)

  • Are all gaylords, bulks, and equipment within the tape lines? Is the tape in good condition?

  • Are all gaylords and bulks labeled correctly?

  • Are bishop carts and baker's racks being used as intended to support the Production process?

  • Are roles and responsibilities identified for keeping each area of the store clean and organized?

SAFETY

  • Are all employees using the proper PPE when required?

  • Are all clearance areas clear and free of obstructions?

  • Is the sharps container accessible and being used as intended?

  • Is the First Aid Kit accessible in a clearly marked location?

  • Are all electrical needs being met in compliance with safety standards? (For example - Are extension cords being used as a permanent solutions? Are power strips "daisy-chained" together?) Inspect all offices (IT, Reentry, Career Services, etc.), break rooms (behind appliances), and the Production area.

  • Are all registers locked when not in use?

  • Is the safe locked at all times? Is the manager's office locked when counting cash?

  • Does every employee who operates an electric pallet jack or stacker have the proper certifications?

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE & MISSION INTEGRATION

  • Are all employees adhering to the most recent dress code requirements?

  • Have all employees been introduced to the GIA Career Pathway and associated Training Materials on Paycom?

  • Is the schedule posted in an area accessible to all employees in the timeframe determined by the Regional Director?

  • Are daily huddles conducted every day? Are Mission Services team members invited to all huddles?

  • Is the Employee Purchase policy being followed according to the most recent guidelines?

  • Are ACEs being written consistently?

  • Are breaks/lunches staggered intentionally to provide sufficient coverage of the sales floor and Production?

  • Are all employees aware of the resources offered through GIA Programs such as Reentry, Disability Services, and Career Services?

  • Is petty cash being used appropriately? Is it being reconciled according to the most recent policy?

ADDITIONAL NOTES AND COMMENTS

  • Other comments/notes

  • Auditor's Full Name and Signature

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