Merchandise Processor Manassas Sudley PT

Goodwill of Greater Washington; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full 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 team players to assist with donation processing and inventory management in a fast-paced retail setting. You will sort, price, and prepare donated merchandise for display and sale, while delivering friendly donor and customer service.

The role requires basic math, clear communication, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. A positive attitude and reliability help you thrive in this team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills are required.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instructions.
• Effective verbal communication with associates and customers.
• Ability to perform standing, lifting up to 25 lbs, and other physical tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transfer merchandise from containers to assess suitability for sales floor.
• Sort apparel into boutique, salable, and salvage categories by quota.
• Prepare items for display and pricing, and place on hangers for sale.
• Count items processed and record on official log; maintain accuracy.
• Uphold safety practices and maintain neat uniform and appearance.
• Assist in stocking donated merchandise and provide donor/customer service.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Composure

Time Management

Multilingual (English)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months previous work experience

Warehouse experience

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!

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