Donated Goods Processor — Inventory & Display Prep

Goodwill of Greater Washington; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same-day pay

Paid holidays

Personal time off (PTO)

Premium pay for holidays

Basic life insurance

Short/long term disability

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

403(b)/401(k) match after 1 year

Job summary

Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking candidates to join our retail team as a merchandise associate. You will sort, process, and prepare donated merchandise for display and sale in our store, ensuring items meet quality and pricing standards.

Ideal applicants can perform basic math, communicate well with customers, and lift up to 25 lbs. The role supports a fast-paced environment with emphasis on donor service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend basic instruction.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with associates and customers.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, standing, bending, lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Experience in a warehouse or merchandise handling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transfers merchandise from containers to determine appropriateness for the sales floor.
• Keeps abreast of brand name, designer labels, styles, and trends.
• Prepares items for the sales floor and evaluates quality, pricing, value and salability.
• Counts items processed and records on the official log.
• Sorts apparel into boutique, salable, and salvage categories by quota.
• Places items on hangers and rolling racks, then transports to the sales floor.
• Counts clothing pieces and records on the Daily Hanger Report.
• Places non-sellable merchandise in the appropriate container.
• Follows safety and security practices and reports hazards and injuries.
• Maintains production pace to meet quotas for pieces processed.
• Maintains a clean, neat uniform and appearance.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Composure

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking candidates to join our retail team as a merchandise associate. You will sort, process, and prepare donated merchandise for display and sale in our store, ensuring items meet quality and pricing standards.

Ideal applicants can perform basic math, communicate well with customers, and lift up to 25 lbs. The role supports a fast-paced environment with emphasis on donor service and teamwork.