As part of our rapidly expanding E-Commerce operations, you'll play a vital role in connecting unique donations to online shoppers nationwide. We offer a supportive work environment focused on skill development, continuous learning, and long-term career growth within Goodwill's mission-driven community. Depending on daily production needs and candidate strengths, responsibilities will focus on inventory intake and product evaluation, order picking and shipping, or a combination of both tracks.
What you'll do:
1. Inventory Intake, Evaluation & Quality Control
- Receive, unload, sort, label, and scan incoming merchandise and donations.
- Inspect items to assess condition, quality, and overall sale readiness.
- Research items to determine specifications, market value, and accurate titles; operate testing tools as needed (e.g., jewelry or specialty equipment).
- Utilize internal systems (e.g., NOS) to complete product check-in and quality processing.
2. Product Listing & Preparation
- Photograph merchandise and draft clear, accurate product descriptions.
- List media (e.g., books, DVDs) and general merchandise for online sale in alignment with company standards.
- Maintain organized inventory and rotation schedules, purging outdated stock as required.
3. Picking, Packing & Shipping Logistics
- Use handheld scanners (e.g., Zebra) to navigate inventory and pick merchandise for online orders.
- Pack orders and prepare outgoing shipments using specialized equipment (e.g., box makers) and shipping software.
- Generate shipping labels and documentation for carrier pickup (FedEx, USPS, OSM, etc.).
- Sort outbound shipments and support daily carrier pickup schedules.
4. Operations, Safety & Customer Support
- Meet or exceed established daily processing, listing, and shipping targets.
- Maintain accurate production logs, processing records, and inventory data.
- Respond to customer pickup inquiries and elevate complex issues appropriately.
- Safely load/unload delivery trucks and assist with general material handling.
- Adhere to all safety guidelines and product flow protocols, maintaining a clean and safe workstation.
What you bring:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- 1 year of experience in retail, warehouse, production, or a related environment preferred.
- Experience handling merchandise, sorting, or working with inventory is a plus.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory and listing systems.
- Ability to follow processes, meet production goals, and maintain accuracy.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and willingness to learn.
- Basic knowledge of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word,Exceland E-mail.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Background and Drug Screen required.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- Opportunity to grow within Goodwill's retail leadership pathway.
- Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on developing people and strengthening communities.
- Work in a dynamic environment where teamwork, service, and purpose come together.
What's in it for you:
- Hourly Rate: $18.47
- Discount at Goodwill Socal retail locations
- Goodwill Perks: Discounts on dining, retail, theme parks and movies
- Employee Assistance Program: Mental and physical wellness, financial and legal resources and career and education partners
Full-time Positions are eligible for:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account - FSA
- Life insurance403(b) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
Join our mission to transform lives through the power of work - while growing your career with a purpose-driven retail organization making a lasting impact in Southern California communities.
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