Merchandise Processor Fairfax FT

Goodwill-of-Greater-Washington-; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking a dedicated inventory associate to operate in a fast-paced retail environment in Fairfax, VA. You will sort, process, and prepare donated merchandise for display, ensuring items are priced, tagged, and ready for sale while maintaining brand standards and safety protocols.

The role emphasizes accuracy in counting and reporting, strong customer service, and teamwork to support a high-energy store.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instructions.
• Effective verbal communication with associates and customers.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 25 lbs and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or retail environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transfers merchandise from containers for sales floor readiness.
• Stays aware of brand name and designer labels.
• Prepares items for the sales floor and evaluates quality and pricing.
• Counts items processed and records on logs.
• Sorts apparel into boutique, salable, and salvage categories.
• Places items on hangers and transports to the sales floor with grouped items.
• Counts clothing pieces and records on Daily Hanger Report.
• Stores non-sellable merchandise in appropriate containers.
• Follows safety and security practices and reports hazards.
• Maintains productivity to meet quotas.
• Maintains a neat uniform and appearance.
• Assists in collecting and stocking donated merchandise.
• Provides excellent service to donors and customers.
• Performs other duties as directed.

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!

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.