Inventory & Merchandising Specialist (Donations)

Goodwill of Greater Washington; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking a team-oriented Inventory Associate to sort, process, and prepare donated items for display in a fast-paced retail environment in Herndon, VA. You will handle merchandise through various stages, maintain organization, and support sales floor readiness.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and strong customer service, with emphasis on safety and daily productivity.

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 of time (up to 7 hours - per 8 hour shift).
• Ability to lift max of 25 lbs pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Transfers merchandise from containers to determine appropriateness for the sales floor in accordance with established guidelines.
• Stays abreast of brand name, designer labels, current and vintage styles.
• Prepare items for the sales floor. Evaluate items to determine quality, pricing, value and salability.
• Counts number of items processed and records on official log.
• Sorts apparel into boutique, salable, and salvage categories according to quota.
• Places items on hangers, places hangers on rolling rack, and transports them to the sales floor keeping similar items grouped.
• Counts pieces of clothing and records on Daily Hanger Report.
• Places non-sellable merchandise in the appropriate container.
• Follows good safety and security practices including reporting safety hazards and injuries to the manager on duty.
• Maintains a pace at which one is able to meet required productivity goals (quotas) for pieces processed.
• Maintains a clean, neat uniform and appearance.
• Assists in the collection and stocking of donated merchandise.
• Provides excellent service to Goodwill’s donors and retail customers.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Basic math

Written comprehension

Verbal communication

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking a team-oriented Inventory Associate to sort, process, and prepare donated items for display in a fast-paced retail environment in Herndon, VA. You will handle merchandise through various stages, maintain organization, and support sales floor readiness.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and strong customer service, with emphasis on safety and daily productivity.