Merchandise Prep & Display Specialist (Same-Day Pay)

Goodwill of Greater Washington; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day pay

Personal time off (PTO)

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

EAP

401(k) with match

Job summary

Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking a store associate to support inventory management and merchandise processing in a busy retail environment. You will sort, price, and prepare donated items for display, ensure accuracy on logs, and maintain organization on the sales floor.

The role emphasizes efficiency, attention to detail, and excellent donor/customer service. Physical duties include lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for extended periods, with opportunities for growth and benefits.

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.
• Six months of previous work experience preferred.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Pricing experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Multilingual with proficiency in English preferred.

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

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Composure

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking a store associate to support inventory management and merchandise processing in a busy retail environment. You will sort, price, and prepare donated items for display, ensure accuracy on logs, and maintain organization on the sales floor.

The role emphasizes efficiency, attention to detail, and excellent donor/customer service. Physical duties include lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for extended periods, with opportunities for growth and benefits.