E-Commerce Associate

Thinkgood; Carson, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill in Carson, CA is seeking an E-Commerce Associate to support daily operations across listing, photo editing, and shipping tasks, ensuring accurate descriptions and compliant processes.

You will handle item photography, posting, customer inquiries, and coordinating shipments while maintaining inventory integrity and using tools like Excel and email.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency with Windows, Excel, Word, Internet and Outlook.
• Experience with photo editing software (Adobe Photoshop preferred).
• Able to operate a digital camera and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with listing on e-commerce platforms (Shop Goodwill, eBay).
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Identify saleable items for e-commerce platforms.
• Photograph, edit, crop and upload item images.
• Create accurate item descriptions and minimum bids.
• Authenticate merchandise as needed and manage inventory.
• Assist customers via email or phone with inquiries (shipping, refunds, damages).
• Coordinate shipment and processing of sold items with management.
• Maintain a clean, safe shipping dock and assist with packing and loading.

Skills

Photography

Customer service

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Typing 45 WPM

Communication

Social media

Tools

Shop Goodwill

eBay

Photoshop

Job description

E-Commerce Associate

Summary Description

Assists with daily E-Commerce operations, ensuring consistency, compliance, and achievement of sales and productivity goals. This position reports to the E-Commerce Manager.

Exemplary Duties / Responsibilities

Listing:

• Identify saleable items for E-Commerce Platforms.
• Research items, when necessary, could entail internet searches or reading available information from books or magazines.
• Photographs items, edits, crops, and downloads images to approved e-commerce platforms, as needed.
• Post the item for auction by providing an accurate description/information together with the corresponding minimum bid.
• Authenticate merchandise as needed.
• Keep an organized and accurate inventory of items posted.
• Assists with pulling items for re-listing.
• Assists in sorting, identifying and preparing items for photographing.
• Assists with filling items and maintaining the storage shelves.

Customer Service:

• Assists with answering customer inquiries either by e-mail or phone, including but not limited to Shipping, General merchandise, Refunds, Damages.
• All other inquiries related to E-Commerce goods and services.
• Help facilitate shipment of items sold.

Shipping/Receiving:

• Prepares production invoices, records and store shipments.
• Attach identifying information to goods for shipment.
• Responsible for the safe working environment in shipping dock area and reporting all safety hazards to supervisor.
• Assists with loading trucks for deliveries.
• Transfers items to shipping from another area/department.
• Operates department equipment, i.e. Pack size box maker and shredder.
• Coordinates shipping activities with E-Commerce Management.
• Assures proper rotation of stored donations.

Additional Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works overtime if required.
• Safeguards company property, including donated goods. Reports any incidents of theft or unauthorized possession, abuse or negligence of company property.
• Always act safely, following all safety rules and regulations.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Promotes and demonstrates cooperation and teamwork. Assists and shares knowledge and information with other employees as needed.
• Uses good interpersonal skills such as courtesy, sensitivity, politeness, and thoughtfulness.
• Works with trains, and/acts as a good example for program participants receiving training at Goodwill.
• Assisting with onsite customer pick-ups.
• Ensures work area is a clean, orderly, and safe manner, which may include daily floor mopping and related tasks assigned.
• Responsible for assessing and evaluating merchandise on the receiving dock for product received and shipment to stores.
• Tracks target salvage, communicates any irregularities.
• Attends General Assembly, Department and Safety meetings.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• 1 year of experience in a similar role

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must be able to operate a digital camera.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Basic PC & related equipment proficiency.
• Knowledge and comfortability of Windows, Excel, Word, Internet and Outlook.
• Experience with photo editing software.
• Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Applications preferred.
• Must be able to type 45 WPM.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to read and write fluently, with emphasis on correct grammar and spelling.
• Ability to provide good customer service with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven social media working experience

Core Competencies:

• Safety & Compliance - Adheres to safety protocols, especially in the shipping dock, and complies with all operational guidelines.
• Problem Solving - Identifies issues in listing, shipment, or inventory processes and suggests solutions.
• Attention to Detail - Accuracy in product descriptions, image quality, and ensuring all inventory data is correct.
• Technical Proficiency - Ability to use e-commerce platforms (Shop Goodwill, eBay), digital photography tools, photo-editing software, Carrier (FedEx) website, and basic office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Customer Service Proficiency - Responds promptly and professionally to customer inquiries, resolves issues, and ensures customer satisfaction
• Organization Skills -Keeps inventory organized, manages the flow of goods for shipment, and ensures efficient handling of incoming/outgoing goods.
• Teamwork - Willingness to assist others and promote a supportive team culture.

Location:

• Assigned District

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standard of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.