Merchandise Prep & Inventory Specialist

Goodwill-of-Greater-Washington-; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Greater Washington- is seeking an Inventory Associate to support donations and merchandise prep for the sales floor in a fast-paced retail setting. You will sort, price, and arrange donated items, ensuring quality and salability while maintaining accurate logs and safety standards.

As part of a team, you will assist with stocking, shelving, and assisting donors. The role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic in a dynamic store environment.

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

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Composure

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Goodwill of Greater Washington- is seeking an Inventory Associate to support donations and merchandise prep for the sales floor in a fast-paced retail setting. You will sort, price, and arrange donated items, ensuring quality and salability while maintaining accurate logs and safety standards.

As part of a team, you will assist with stocking, shelving, and assisting donors. The role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic in a dynamic store environment.