Merchandise Processor Ashdale FT

Goodwill-of-Greater-Washington-; Dale City (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill-of-Greater-Washington- in Dale City, VA is seeking a motivated team member to support inventory management and merchandise preparation for display and sale. You will transfer donated items, assess quality, and organize merchandise for the floor while maintaining security and safety standards.

The role emphasizes accuracy in logging items, meeting daily quotas, and delivering friendly donor and customer service in 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).
• Warehouse environment experience (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 for quality, pricing, 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 and transports to the sales floor.
• Counts pieces of clothing and records on Daily Hanger Report.
• Follows safety and security practices and reports hazards.
• Maintains productivity quotas for pieces processed.
• Provides excellent service to donors and retail customers.

Skills

Basic math

Reading/writing

Verbal communication

Physical stamina

Lifting 25 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Partner with retail team members in a high-energy, fast-paced environment to perform a variety of critical inventory management responsibilities. You'll sort, process, and prepare donated merchandise for display and sale in your own retail store. Our shoppers will love you!

Responsibilities

Essential Competencies:

Action Oriented Customer Focus Composure Time Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 1. Transfers merchandise from containers to determine appropriateness for the sales floor in accordance with established guidelines.
2. 2. Stays abreast of brand name, designer labels, current and vintage styles.
3. 3. Prepare items for the sales floor. Evaluate items to determine quality, pricing, value and salability.
4. 4. Counts number of items processed and records on official log.
5. 5. Sorts apparel into boutique, salable, and salvage categories according to quota.
6. 6. Places items on hangers, places hangers on rolling rack, and transports them to the sales floor keeping similar items grouped.
7. 7. Counts pieces of clothing and records on Daily Hanger Report.
8. 8. Places non-sellable merchandise in the appropriate container.
9. 9. Follows good safety and security practices including reporting safety hazards and injuries to the manager on duty.
10. 10. Maintains a pace at which one is able to meet required productivity goals (quotas) for pieces processed.
11. 11. Maintains a clean, neat uniform and appearance.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 1. Assists in the collection and stocking of donated merchandise.
2. 2. Provides excellent service to Goodwill's donors and retail customers.
3. 3. Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

1. 1. Ability to perform basic math.
2. 2. Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instruction.
3. 3. Ability to effectively communicate verbally with associates and customers.
4. 4. 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).
5. 5. Ability to lift max of 25 lbs pounds frequently.

Preferred Qualifications

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