Merchandise Processor & Inventory Specialist

Goodwill-of-Greater-Washington-; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day pay

PTO

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

EAP

401(k) match

Job summary

Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking a dedicated inventory associate to process donated merchandise and prepare it for display in our retail store. You will sort, price, and stock items while delivering friendly service to shoppers and donors.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll maintain logs, follow safety practices, and support inventory flow from donation to sales floor. Prior retail or warehouse experience is helpful, with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instructions.
• Ability to communicate verbally with associates and customers.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift (up to 25 lbs) for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Transfer merchandise from containers to determine suitability for sales floor.
• Sort apparel into boutique, salable, and salvage categories.
• Prepare items for sales floor and evaluate quality, pricing, and salability.
• Count items processed and record on logs (Daily Hanger Report).
• Keep items organized and transported to the sales floor, maintaining grouping by type.
• Follow safety and security practices and report hazards.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Composure

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking a dedicated inventory associate to process donated merchandise and prepare it for display in our retail store. You will sort, price, and stock items while delivering friendly service to shoppers and donors.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll maintain logs, follow safety practices, and support inventory flow from donation to sales floor. Prior retail or warehouse experience is helpful, with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.