Merchandise Processor: Fast-Paced Inventory & Display Prep

Goodwill-of-Greater-Washington-; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day pay

PTO

Holiday premium pay

Life insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

EAP

401(k) match after 1 year

Job summary

Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking a Merchandise Associate to partner with the retail team in a fast-paced environment. You will sort, process, and prepare donated items for display and sale in your own retail store.

Our shoppers will love you and you will contribute to a high-energy team. There are robust benefits including same-day pay, PTO, holiday pay, life, dental/vision, pet insurance, and a 403(b)/401(k) plan with matching after one year.

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

Responsibilities

• Transfers merchandise from containers to determine appropriateness for the sales floor in accordance with established guidelines.
• 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 good safety and security practices including reporting safety hazards and injuries to the manager on duty.
• Maintains a pace at which one is able to meet required productivity goals (quotas) for pieces processed.
• Maintains a clean, neat uniform and appearance.
• Assists in the collection and stocking of donated merchandise.
• Provides excellent service to Goodwill’s donors and retail customers.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Verbal communication

Walking/standing

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking a Merchandise Associate to partner with the retail team in a fast-paced environment. You will sort, process, and prepare donated items for display and sale in your own retail store.

Our shoppers will love you and you will contribute to a high-energy team. There are robust benefits including same-day pay, PTO, holiday pay, life, dental/vision, pet insurance, and a 403(b)/401(k) plan with matching after one year.