Merchandise Processor Warehouse Center FT

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

Job summary

Goodwill of Greater Washington in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a donations processing associate to partner with retail team members in a fast-paced environment. You will sort, process, and prepare donated merchandise for display and sale, ensuring items meet quality standards and are ready for the sales floor.

The role requires basic math, reliable communication, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs, stand for long periods, and follow safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic math and read simple instructions.
• Effective verbal communication with customers and associates.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods (up to 7 hours).
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transfers merchandise from containers to determine suitability for the sales floor.
• Sorts apparel and items by category; maintains organized displays.
• Counts items processed and records on log.
• Assists in stocking and preparing items for the sales floor.
• Upholds safety and security practices and reports hazards.
• Provides excellent service to donors and customers.

Skills

Basic math

Verbal communication

Reading comprehension

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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!

Essential Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Customer Focus
• Composure
• Time Management

Essential Duties and 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 (quotas) for pieces processed.
• Maintains a clean, neat uniform and appearance.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the collection and stocking of donated merchandise.
• Provides excellent service to Goodwill’s donors and retail customers.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Required 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, kneeling and climbing for prolonged periods of time (up to 7 hours - per 8 hour shift).
• Ability to lift max of 25 lbs pounds frequently.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of six months of previous work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Previous experience working with merchandise pricing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Multilingual with proficiency in English.