Jewelry Sorter & Precious Metals Prep Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Phi; Bellmawr (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Phi is seeking an E-Commerce Jewelry Sorter for the Benigno Retail Operations Center in Bellmawr, NJ. The role sorts donated jewelry and selects precious metals for testing, with the Jewelry Tester, supporting the Retail Team.

The position requires attention to safety, strong communication, basic computer skills, and flexibility to work nights or weekends. Regular attendance and the ability to handle varied jewelry items are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Must be computer literate and have knowledge of Microsoft operating systems.
• Must have the ability to make independent judgment decisions.
• Must have and maintain a positive attitude.
• Vast knowledge of household items, along with the desire to continue learning.
• Basic knowledge of safety and caution with unknown items and/or variables.
• Ability to work well in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including nights, weekends, and occasional long hours.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to engage in prolonged sitting, standing and/or walking.
• Ability to engage in frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Goodwill policies and safety procedures. Must possess professional etiquette.
• Sorts donated jewelry picking out any precious metals to be tested and processed by Jewelry Tester.
• Sets aside scrap precious metal pieces to be tested at a later time.
• Pairs and bags precious metal earrings.
• Identifies recognizable high-end designer fashion jewelry or distinguished high-end vintage/antique jewelry for research by assistant manager.
• Separates jewelry into appropriate lots to be sold by the pound.
• Will receive training in acid testing to further learn about gold and silver appearance, not to pre-test items before sending to Jewelry Tester.
• Assists, monitors, and records incoming jewelry from store tote bags and immediately notifies manager when an expected bag is missing.
• Ensures that Jewelry Tester has enough jewelry to test and notifies supervisor if an issue arises.
• Keeps work area and surrounding area neat, clean, and orderly.
• Regular attendance is required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Phi is seeking an E-Commerce Jewelry Sorter for the Benigno Retail Operations Center in Bellmawr, NJ. The role sorts donated jewelry and selects precious metals for testing, with the Jewelry Tester, supporting the Retail Team.

The position requires attention to safety, strong communication, basic computer skills, and flexibility to work nights or weekends. Regular attendance and the ability to handle varied jewelry items are essential.