Merchandise Processing & Display Prep

Goodwill of Greater Washington; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day pay

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Premium pay for holidays

Life insurance

Short/long term disability benefits

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

403(b)/401(k) with match after 1 year

Job summary

Goodwill of Greater Washington seeks a store associate to assist with inventory management and processing donated merchandise for display and sale. You will sort, price, and prepare items for the sales floor while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

You will provide excellent service to donors and shoppers, and perform other duties as directed to support a fast-paced retail 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.
• Six months of previous work experience (preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Previous warehouse experience (preferred).
• Experience with merchandise pricing (preferred).
• Basic computer skills (preferred).
• Multilingual with proficiency in English (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Transfers merchandise from containers to determine appropriateness for the sales floor.
• 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 safety and security practices including reporting hazards and injuries.
• Maintains a pace to meet productivity quotas.
• Maintains a clean, neat uniform and appearance.
• Assists in the collection and stocking of donated merchandise.
• Provides excellent service to donors and customers.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

Communication

Physical stamina

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Goodwill of Greater Washington seeks a store associate to assist with inventory management and processing donated merchandise for display and sale. You will sort, price, and prepare items for the sales floor while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

You will provide excellent service to donors and shoppers, and perform other duties as directed to support a fast-paced retail environment.