Thrift Store Associate

Goodwill Industries NYNJ; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries NYNJ is seeking a Thrift Store Associate to join their fast-paced team. In this role, you'll be responsible for sorting, tagging, and preparing donations for sale while ensuring quality control and maintaining a clean work environment. This opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while also providing benefits like sign-on bonuses and generous paid time off.

Benefits

500$ sign-on bonus

50% Retail Store Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement Assistance

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Free access to guided meditation exercises

500$ employee referral bonus

403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer match

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility in availability to meet store needs.

Responsibilities

• Sort and grade donations for quality and condition.
• Tag and price merchandise according to company standards.
• Prepare items for transport to the sales floor.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Ability to Lift

Teamwork

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc.

Job Description

THRIFT STORE ASSOCIATE

The Role / General Purpose:

This is a fast-paced production role responsible for receiving donations and preparing them for sale. The role includes sorting, tagging, pricing, and preparing merchandise for the sales floor. The position requires the ability to stand for extended periods and to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds while working with a high volume of inventory. Maintaining stockroom organization, ensuring quality control, and following safety standards are essential to success in this role.

About Goodwill NYNJ:

At Goodwill NYNJ, we empower individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work. Founded more than 109 years ago, Goodwill believes in never leaving talent behind and that a positive world is where all talents are recognized. Operating over 30 retail locations, Goodwill is known for its retail stores and is a destination for donating goods – our retail operations make a material , sustainable impact on textile reuse.

Join our team and be part of something meaningful. Here, your work creates opportunities for yourself and for others in the community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sort, grade, and inspect donations (textiles, housewares, electronics, shoes, and accessories) for quality and condition.
• Tag and price merchandise according to company standards, meeting production goals per hour).
• Prepare items on rolling racks and carts for transport to the sales floor, meeting company standards for full fixtures.
• Organize and separate items for e-commerce and clearance departments, accurately labeling all goods
• Follow safety procedures and operational guidelines to maintain a clean and secure work environment.
• Provide excellent customer and donor service, including accepting donations, issuing receipts, and ensuring the donation area remains neat and organized when needed.
• Support Goodwill’s mission by maximizing efficiency and productivity in daily tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the store team and broader organizational goals.

Schedule Requirements:

Flexibility in your availability is essential to meet the needs of the business which operates Monday to Sunday, 7:00am to 9:00pm.

Health & Safety Guidelines:

This role involves handling pre-owned merchandise, which may contain allergens, dust, or other substances. Goodwill provides training, protective equipment, and follows safety protocols to ensure a clean and secure work environment. Employees must follow all safety guidelines and report concerns to management.

Goodwill NYNJ offers a variety of benefits to Full-Time employees and Part-Time employees working over 30 hours per week:

• Incentives: $500 sign-on bonus for new retail employees & biweekly bonuses for achieving performance targets.
  
• Discounts: Retail Store Discounts - 50% All year long. Additional discounts for travel, entertainment, etc. through Plum Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• Incentives: $500 sign-on bonus for new retail employees & biweekly bonuses for achieving performance targets.
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Insurance Offerings
• Generous Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation, sick, parental leave, and personal days with increased accrual over time. Additional generous paid prenatal and parental leave.
• Headspace: Free access to hundreds of guided exercises for meditation, sleep, focus, and movement for employees and their loved ones.
• $500 employee referral bonus.
• Retirement Plans: 403(b) with up to 4% employer match after 1 year of service.

About the company

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