Merchandise Processor & Inventory Prep Specialist

Goodwill-of-Greater-Washington-; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same-day pay

Personal time off (PTO)

Life insurance

Dental & vision benefits

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

401(k) with match after 1 year

Job summary

Goodwill of the Greater Washington is seeking energetic team members to manage donated merchandise, sort items for display, and prepare stock for the sales floor in a fast-paced retail setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate logs, ensuring item quality, price/value assessment, and helping donors and customers with service needs. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and neat appearance.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with associates and customers.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 25 lbs, and perform physical duties for extended periods.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transfer merchandise from containers to assess eligibility for sales floor.
• Stay aware of brand names and current/vintage styles.
• Prepare items for sale; assess quality, pricing, value, and salability.
• Count items processed and log results.
• Sort apparel into boutique, salable, and salvage categories.
• Hang items and transport to sales floor, keeping groups organized.
• Record daily counts on the hanger log.
• Place non-sellable merchandise in appropriate container.
• Follow safety and security practices and report hazards to the manager.
• Maintain productivity quotas and a neat uniform appearance.
• Assist in stocking donated merchandise and provide excellent donor/customer service.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

Verbal communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Goodwill of the Greater Washington is seeking energetic team members to manage donated merchandise, sort items for display, and prepare stock for the sales floor in a fast-paced retail setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate logs, ensuring item quality, price/value assessment, and helping donors and customers with service needs. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and neat appearance.