Merchandise Processor Clinton PT

careers-dcgoodwill; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day pay

PTO

Premium holiday pay

Life insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

EAP

401(k) with match

Job summary

Goodwill is seeking an energetic team member to manage donated merchandise and prepare items for display in a busy retail environment. You will sort, price, and stock items while maintaining safety and a neat appearance. You’ll engage with donors and customers, learning the ropes of responsible inventory management.

There are opportunities for growth and a robust benefits package including same day pay, PTO, and insurance options. Join us in delivering value to our shoppers and the community.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform basic math and read, write, and comprehend basic instructions.
• Ability to communicate verbally with associates and customers.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs frequently.

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 quality, pricing, value and salability.
• Counts items processed; records on official log.
• Sorts apparel into boutique, salable and salvage categories per quota.
• Places items on hangers and transports to the sales floor; keep items grouped.
• Counts pieces of clothing; records on Daily Hanger Report.
• Handle non-sellable merchandise per guidelines.
• Maintain safety practices and report hazards.
• Maintain productivity and keep a neat uniform and appearance.
• Assist in collection and stocking of donated merchandise.
• Provide excellent service to donors and customers.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Composure

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

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!

Goodwill offers exciting opportunities for professional growth, and robust benefits, including the option for same day pay, accrued personal time off (PTO), premium pay for working certain holidays, basic life insurance, individual and family dental and vision benefits, pet insurance, generous employee discounts, and access to an employee assistance program (EAP). 403(b)/401(k) plan with match available after 1 year.

Responsibilities

Essential Competencies:

• Action Oriented
• Customer Focus
• Composure
• Time Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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