Merchandise Processor & Retail Inventory Specialist

careers-dcgoodwill; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same-day pay

PTO

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

Goodwill is seeking a high-energy inventory associate to process donated merchandise and prepare items for the sales floor in a fast-paced retail environment.

You'll help sort, price, and display items, maintain accurate logs, and ensure safety and cleanliness on shift. The role emphasizes customer service to donors and shoppers, with opportunities for growth and a competitive benefits package.

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 perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, bending, lifting and climbing for prolonged periods (up to 7 hours per 8 hour shift).
• Ability to lift max of 25 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Transfers merchandise from containers to determine appropriateness for the sales floor in accordance with established guidelines.
• Stays abreast of brand name, designer labels, current and vintage styles.
• Prepare items for the sales floor. Evaluate items to determine quality, pricing, value and salability.
• Counts number of items processed and records on official log.
• Sorts apparel into boutique, salable, and salvage categories according to quota.
• Places items on hangers, places hangers on rolling rack, and transports them to the sales floor keeping similar items grouped.
• Counts pieces of clothing and records on Daily Hanger Report.
• Places non-sellable merchandise in the appropriate container.
• Follows good safety and security practices including reporting safety hazards and injuries to the manager on duty.
• Maintains a pace at which one is able to meet required productivity goals - for pieces processed.
• Maintains a clean, neat uniform and appearance.
• Assists in the collection and stocking of donated merchandise.
• Provides excellent service to Goodwill's donors and retail customers.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Composure

Time Management

Job description

Goodwill is seeking a high-energy inventory associate to process donated merchandise and prepare items for the sales floor in a fast-paced retail environment.

You'll help sort, price, and display items, maintain accurate logs, and ensure safety and cleanliness on shift. The role emphasizes customer service to donors and shoppers, with opportunities for growth and a competitive benefits package.