Donations & Merchandising Processor

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a Retail Processor to receive, record, sort, and process donated goods using the Kaizen system. You will help achieve production goals while maintaining quality and safety, and you will support store operations including merchandising and customer service.

The role involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working in a busy retail environment. A friendly, proactive attitude and ability to follow procedures are essential; training and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Retail or stock handling experience preferred.
• Ability to listen to and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and independently stoop, bend, kneel, push, and pull.
• Ability to recognize colors.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, patience, and understanding.
• Knowledge of basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, record, sort, and process donated goods according to the Kaizen system and all RAW/Outlet sorting and labeling guidelines.
• Greet donors and customers in a friendly and professional manner while providing excellent customer service.
• Meet or exceed production goals by processing soft-line and hard-line merchandise, accurately recording production, and supporting continuous process improvement.
• Execute Kaizen 5-minute drills and maintain clean, safe, and organized workstations and work areas.
• Sort, band, and organize hangers by type and follow all established processing procedures, including rubber banding shoes and other designated requirements.
• Move rolling racks and hoppers to the sales floor and merchandise products according to color, category, and established merchandising standards.
• Follow inventory rotation guidelines and established pricing procedures.
• Properly sort and place pulls, outlet merchandise, and recyclable commodities into designated containers, hoppers, Gaylords, totes, and other assigned locations to support aftermarket operations and minimize disposal expenses.
• Maintain a positive attitude when working with customers, clients, and co-workers.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Assist in all areas of the production process, cross-train to support additional duties, and perform donation attendant, merchandising, cleaning, fixture and equipment support, customer service, and other duties assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Listening & following instructions

Communication

Stamina & endurance

Lifting capability

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a Retail Processor to receive, record, sort, and process donated goods using the Kaizen system. You will help achieve production goals while maintaining quality and safety, and you will support store operations including merchandising and customer service.

The role involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working in a busy retail environment. A friendly, proactive attitude and ability to follow procedures are essential; training and