Merchandise Processor Germantown FT

Goodwill-of-Greater-Washington-; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day pay

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Short/long term disability

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

401(k) match

Job summary

Goodwill-of-Greater-Washington- is seeking a detail-oriented merchandise processor in a high-energy retail setting in Germantown, WI. You will sort, process, and prepare donated goods for display and sale, supporting teammates in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy in labeling, pricing, and stock movement, with a focus on safety and productivity. Prior warehouse or pricing experience is beneficial; basic math and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend basic instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Transfers merchandise from containers to determine suitability for sales floor.
• Stay informed on brand names, labels, styles and vintage items.
• Prepare items for the sales floor; evaluate quality and pricing.
• Count items processed and log numbers on the official log.
• Sort apparel into boutique, salable, and salvage categories by quota.
• Hang items and move racks to display products.
• Count clothing pieces and record on Daily Hanger Report.
• Place non-sellable items in appropriate container.
• Follow safety practices and report hazards/injuries.
• Maintain productivity quotas and a neat uniform appearance.
• Assist in collection and stocking of donated merchandise.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Composure

Time Management

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!

Goodwill offers exciting opportunities for professional growth, and robust benefits, including the option for same day pay, accrued personal time off (PTO), paid holidays, premium pay for working certain holidays, basic life insurance, short/long term disability benefits, individual and family medical, 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 (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.