Merchandise Processor Dulles FT

Goodwill of Greater Washington; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Greater Washington seeks a retailer-inventory associate to partner with the store team in a fast-paced environment, preparing donated merchandise for display and sale. You will sort items, price where appropriate, and ensure items meet guidelines for the sales floor.

You will maintain logs, assist donors and customers, and uphold safety standards while meeting productivity goals and maintaining a neat appearance.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic math accurately.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instructions.
• Effective verbal communication with colleagues and customers.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 25 lbs for extended periods.
• Experience with merchandise handling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transfer merchandise from containers to determine sale floor eligibility.
• Stay aware of brand names, designer labels, and styles.
• Prepare items for the sales floor and evaluate quality and salability.
• Count items processed and record on the official log.
• Sort apparel into boutique, salable, and salvage categories by quota.
• Hang items, move them to the sales floor with grouped similar items.
• Count clothing pieces and record on Daily Hanger Report.
• Place non-sellable merchandise in appropriate containers.
• Follow safety and security practices and report hazards.
• Maintain productivity quotas and professional appearance.
• Assist in collections and stocking of donated merchandise; provide service.

Skills

Basic Math

Reading & Writing

Communication Skills

Physical Stamina

Attention to Detail

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!

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 (quotas) 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.