Donation Merchandise Processor - Inventory & Display Prep

careers-dcgoodwill; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill in Alexandria, VA is seeking an Inventory Associate to support the retail team in a fast-paced environment. You will sort, process, and prepare donated merchandise for display and sale in our store, ensuring items meet quality and pricing standards.

Responsibilities include transferring items for floor placement, labeling, counting, and organizing merchandise while maintaining safety and productivity quotas. Excellent donor and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instruction.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with associates and customers.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, bending, lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Multilingual with proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Transfers merchandise from containers to determine appropriateness for the sales floor.
• Stays abreast of brand name, designer labels, current and vintage styles.
• Prepare items for the sales floor. Evaluate items to determine quality, pricing, value and salability.
• Counts number of items processed and records on official log.
• Sorts apparel into boutique, salable, and salvage categories according to quota.
• Places items on hangers, transport them to the sales floor keeping similar items grouped.
• Counts pieces of clothing and records on Daily Hanger Report.
• Follows safety and security practices including reporting hazards.
• Maintains productivity quotas for pieces processed.
• Maintains a neat uniform and appearance.
• Assists in collection and stocking of donated merchandise.
• Provides excellent service to donors and retail customers.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Composure

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalence

Job description

Goodwill in Alexandria, VA is seeking an Inventory Associate to support the retail team in a fast-paced environment. You will sort, process, and prepare donated merchandise for display and sale in our store, ensuring items meet quality and pricing standards.

Responsibilities include transferring items for floor placement, labeling, counting, and organizing merchandise while maintaining safety and productivity quotas. Excellent donor and customer service is essential.