Merchandise Prep & Display Specialist

careers-dcgoodwill; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Goodwill in Herndon, VA is seeking an Inventory Processor to support donation intake and store readiness. You will transfer merchandise from containers, sort by category, and prepare items for the sales floor while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include counting items, recording on logs, and ensuring items are properly categorized for pricing and display. A basic math ability and good communication are essential for success in this role.

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.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Composure

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DC Goodwill in Herndon, VA is seeking an Inventory Processor to support donation intake and store readiness. You will transfer merchandise from containers, sort by category, and prepare items for the sales floor while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include counting items, recording on logs, and ensuring items are properly categorized for pricing and display. A basic math ability and good communication are essential for success in this role.