Merchandise Processing & Boutique Prep

Goodwill-of-Greater-Washington-; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking an Inventory Associate to support the donation processing and merchandising workflow in a fast-paced store in Manassas, VA. You will sort and prepare donated items for display, ensuring products meet quality and pricing standards.

Ideal candidates bring basic math and customer-service skills, plus the ability to stand and walk for long periods. A high school diploma and warehouse familiarity are preferred.

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.
• A minimum of six months of previous work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Previous experience working with merchandise pricing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Multilingual with proficiency in English.

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

Basic Math

Reading & Writing

Verbal Communication

Mobility/Endurance

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Six Months of Work Experience

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking an Inventory Associate to support the donation processing and merchandising workflow in a fast-paced store in Manassas, VA. You will sort and prepare donated items for display, ensuring products meet quality and pricing standards.

Ideal candidates bring basic math and customer-service skills, plus the ability to stand and walk for long periods. A high school diploma and warehouse familiarity are preferred.