Inventory & Merch Processing Specialist

Goodwill-of-Greater-Washington-; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill of the Greater Washington is seeking a part-time inventory associate to assist in receiving, sorting, pricing and preparing donated merchandise for display and sale. You will transfer items from containers, sort by category, and ensure items are ready for the sales floor.

Responsibilities include maintaining logs, meeting quotas, assisting donors and customers, and upholding safety standards. The role requires basic math, reading, and communication skills, with physical stamina for

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instruction.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with associates and customers.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, bending, lifting, kneeling and climbing for prolonged periods (up to 7 hours per 8 hour shift).
• Ability to lift max of 25 lbs frequently.
• Six months of previous work experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in warehouse environment preferred.
• Previous experience with merchandise pricing preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Multilingual with proficiency in English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transfers merchandise from containers to determine appropriateness for the sales floor following guidelines.
• Stays current on brand name, designer labels, current and vintage styles.
• Prepares items for the sales floor; evaluates quality, pricing, value and salability.
• Counts items processed and records on official log.
• Sorts apparel into boutique, salable, and salvage categories per quota.
• Places items on hangers and transports to the sales floor keeping groups together.
• Counts clothing pieces and records on Daily Hanger Report.
• Places non-sellable merchandise in appropriate container.
• Follows safety and security practices and reports hazards.
• Maintains productivity quotas for pieces processed.
• Maintains clean uniform and appearance.
• Assists in collection and stocking of donated merchandise.
• Provides excellent service to donors and retail customers.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

Verbal communication

Physical stamina

Multilingual (English)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Goodwill of the Greater Washington is seeking a part-time inventory associate to assist in receiving, sorting, pricing and preparing donated merchandise for display and sale. You will transfer items from containers, sort by category, and ensure items are ready for the sales floor.

Responsibilities include maintaining logs, meeting quotas, assisting donors and customers, and upholding safety standards. The role requires basic math, reading, and communication skills, with physical stamina for