Merchandise Processor Plaza FT

Goodwill-of-Greater-Washington-; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill-of-Greater-Washington- is seeking a warehouse/inventory associate to sort, process, and prepare donated merchandise for display and sale in our fast-paced retail stores in Virginia. You will support the team by transferring items, staging them for the floor, and ensuring items are grouped and logged according to quotas.

The role requires basic math, clear communication, and physical stamina for lifting up to 25 lbs.

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 walk, stand, lift, and move for extended periods (up to 8 hours).
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs frequently.
• Preferred: six months of prior work experience.
• Preferred: warehouse experience.
• Preferred: pricing knowledge.
• Preferred: basic computer skills.
• Preferred: multilingual with English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Transfers merchandise from containers to determine appropriateness for the sales floor.
• Stays updated on brand names and current styles.
• Prepares items for the sales floor and evaluates quality and salability.
• Counts items and records on the official log.
• Sorts apparel into boutique, salable, and salvage categories according to quotas.
• Places items on hangers and transports them to the sales floor grouped by type.
• Counts pieces of clothing and records on the Daily Hanger Report.
• Places non-sellable merchandise in the appropriate container.
• Follows safety and security practices and reports hazards or injuries.
• Maintains productivity goals for pieces processed.
• Keeps a clean, neat uniform and appearance.

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!

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.