Hard Lines Merchandising Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Houston; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Houston is seeking a Hard Lines Merchandising Specialist to sort donations, price merchandise, and separate sellable items to maximize profitability in support of our mission.

You will research merchandise value using pricing guides, rotate stock, greet customers, assist with store operations, and help maintain a safe, clean sales floor per guidelines. This full-time role requires open availability and reliable transportation to support a busy retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to perform basic math functions.
• Retail sales experience is preferred.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Research merchandise value using pricing guides or online sources.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and pricing.
• Rotate merchandise to meet production standards.
• Greet customers and assist with basic questions about store operations.
• Assist in merchandising produced goods on the sales floor per guidelines.
• Assist with loading and unloading merchandise.
• Receive and record donations as needed.
• Sort donations according to guidelines.
• Notify manager of low or overstocked inventory.
• Ensure safety of team members and property.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.

Skills

Pricing research

Merchandising

Customer service

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title:

Hard Lines Merchandising Specialist

Department:

Donated Goods Retail (DGR)

Reports To:

Store Manager

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Rate:

$14.00 hr.

Shift:

Open Availability - Full -Time

Mission Support:

Goodwill Houston (GWH) is leading change, connecting people, and improving the potential for the future of work. We educate, train, and hire individuals with barriers to employment to help them thrive. We connect people, families, and communities to improve lives and meet the workforce needs of today and tomorrow. Powered, in part, by donations and retail customers, we change lives through the power of work.

Position Summary:

Responsible for sorting through hardline donations and separating sellable items from outlet product. Research prices and price items according to GWH guidelines. Sort and process donations. Responsible for performing assigned duties and work within the framework of GWH’s Mission and all policies and procedures. To ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and stewardship of GWH donations to maximize profitability to enhance our Mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research merchandise value using current GWH baseline pricing guides or utilize the internet to price merchandise.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, merchandising, and competitive pricing.
• Ability to work quickly to meet required GWH production standards.
• Ensure product is continually being rotated.
• Greet each customer and assist with basic questions about store operations and merchandise as needed.
• Assist with keeping production supplies available.
• Assist in merchandising produced goods on the sales floor per guidelines.
• Assist with loading and unloading merchandise as needed.
• Receive and record donations as needed.
• Assist with sorting donations according to GWH guidelines as assigned.
• Notify the manager of low or overstocked merchandise.
• Assist with the security and safety of GWH Team Members and property.
• Assist in floor recovery as needed.
• Perform necessary janitorial work.
• Must report all work incidents and injuries immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate professionalism and present a friendly, cooperative attitude.
• Adheres to all GWH Policies & Procedures, Loss Prevention & Safety Regulations and GWH Guiding Principles.
• Must conduct work in a safe manner; maintain good housekeeping standards, have all aisles and pathways to fire exists clear and free from clutter, and keep work areas neat and clean.
• Adheres to local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Able to perform basic math functions (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Ability to communicate and interact well with a variety of personality types.
• Retail sales experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Equipment Management
• Production Management
• Work Integrity: Follows established procedures and processes donations timely with a sense of urgency.
• Quality of Work: Attitude, sense of urgency, productivity, individual safety performance, etc.
• Safety Culture: zero (0) accidents or near misses
• Attendance: Work schedule as assigned, notify leadership as needed, and no reoccurring issues.
• Image: Personal image, keeps work area/location clean, safe, and organized with no donor creep.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The ability to stand, twist, bend, squat, reach, kneel, push, and pull. Able to lift, up to, 40 lbs. and, occasionally, lift/move items, up to, 100 lbs. (e.g., large bags of donations, televisions, furniture, etc.) Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

An indoor work environment with occasional exposure to outside temperatures. The noise level in the normal work environment is, usually, moderate.

I understand this job description and requirements and that I am expected to complete all assigned duties. I understand that the job functions may change, and I may be transferred to another location at the discretion of Management.