E-commerce Jewelry Inventory & Photo Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey; South Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time off policy

Health, wellness and financial tools

Robust health benefits including医疗保险

Retirement matching programs

Transit and commuter benefits

Job summary

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is seeking detail-oriented jewelry processing staff to handle intake, testing, and cataloging of jewelry items. You will verify counts, assess condition, and use precision tools to determine metal purity and gemstone type.

Catalog images will be produced and kept to company standards. The role requires manual dexterity, basic computer skills, and the ability to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Comfortable using small tools, testing equipment, and digital cameras.
• Basic computer skills (data entry, email, inventory software).
• Ability to stand/sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Trustworthy and able to pass a background check.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process incoming jewelry items, verifying item counts/weight against intake information.
• Inspect jewelry for condition, craftsmanship, and completeness (clasps, stones, findings, engravings, hallmarks).
• Use testing tools to determine metal purity and identify gemstone type and authenticity.
• Record test results accurately in inventory management or POS systems.
• Photograph jewelry items using standardized lighting setups and equipment to produce catalog-ready images.
• Edit photos per company style guidelines.
• Weigh items and measure stones/metals for pricing or appraisal support.
• Tag, label, and organize processed items for storage, display, or shipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the processing/testing workstation.
• Flag questionable, counterfeit, or damaged items to a supervisor or senior appraiser.
• Follow all safety protocols when handling testing chemicals and equipment.
• Maintain strict security procedures around high-value inventory.
• Protect and secure company assets: product, donations, tools, and systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Small tools handling

Digital cameras

Basic computer skills

Time management

Trustworthy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gold/matal testers

Acid testing kits

Diamond/moissanite testers

Refractometers

Loupes

Digital cameras

Job description

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is seeking detail-oriented jewelry processing staff to handle intake, testing, and cataloging of jewelry items. You will verify counts, assess condition, and use precision tools to determine metal purity and gemstone type.

Catalog images will be produced and kept to company standards. The role requires manual dexterity, basic computer skills, and the ability to stand for long periods.