Donations & Merchandising Specialist

Goodwill-Industries-of-South-Central-California; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill-Industries-of-South-Central-California is seeking a Material Handler in our Retail Services Department in Porterville, CA. You will receive donations, transport, sort and display merchandise while supporting store operations with accuracy and teamwork.

You must be able to lift up to 70 pounds, work with donors and customers, and perform opening and closing duties, pricing, tagging and safe housekeeping according to policy.

Qualifications

• Minimal ability to read and write.
• Prior customer service experience is a plus.
• Ability to present information clearly to groups and individuals.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with basic office equipment and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Open and close activities: doors, cones, prep for truck switch, water cooling stations, donation drive setup, gaylord moves, and related tasks.
• Move, sort, select, and display merchandise according to procedures; lift up to 70 pounds.
• Receive and process donated goods; direct donors and issue receipts; lift up to 70 pounds.
• Maintain daily records, donation counts, processing counts, and reports in neat, legible form.
• Perform housekeeping to keep donation areas and store clean; uphold safety and confidentiality policies.
• Cooperate with coworkers to cover breaks and work as a team; prepare salvage items and price items per policy.
• Assist in pricing items, close activities, and ensure proper pricing and display on sales floor.
• Provide customer service; greet donors and assist with carry outs; ensure safe work conditions and report hazards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Education

Basic literacy

Tools

Basic office equipment

Job description

Goodwill-Industries-of-South-Central-California is seeking a Material Handler in our Retail Services Department in Porterville, CA. You will receive donations, transport, sort and display merchandise while supporting store operations with accuracy and teamwork.

You must be able to lift up to 70 pounds, work with donors and customers, and perform opening and closing duties, pricing, tagging and safe housekeeping according to policy.