Thrift Store Associate

Goodwill NYNJ; Town of Vestal (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off policy

Health benefits

Retirement matching

Transit benefit

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. is hiring a Thrift Store Associate in Vestal, NY. This full-time role involves fast-paced donation intake, sorting, tagging, and pricing items for sale.

You will prepare merchandise for the floor and coordinate with e-commerce and clearance areas. The position requires standing for long periods and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Candidates should have prior customer service or retail experience and enjoy helping donors

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in customer service, donation processing, retail, or warehouse is a plus.
• Ability to provide friendly, respectful service to a diverse donor and customer population.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and stay organized.
• Comfortable performing physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sort, grade, and inspect donations for quality.
• Tag and price merchandise according to standards.
• Prepare items for transport to the sales floor.
• Organize items for e-commerce and clearance departments.
• Maintain a clean, safe stockroom and store area.
• Provide excellent donor and customer service.
• Support store operations and goals.

Skills

Customer service

Donation processing

Retail

Teamwork

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Position Title: Thrift Store Associate

Location: Vestal NY

Benefit Classification: Hourly

Position Type: Full-Time

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

The Thrift Store Associate 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.

The Awesome Things You’ll Do

• 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

• This is a full-time role, requiring Weekdays and some weekends
• Flexibility in your availability is essential to meet the needs of the business which operates Monday to Sunday, 7:00am to 9:00pm.

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.

Our Must Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in customer service, donation processing, retail, or warehouse environments is a plus.
• Ability to provide friendly, respectful service to a diverse donor and customer population.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Comfortable performing physical tasks, including lifting, sorting, and standing for extended periods.
• Basic communication and teamwork skills.

What We Offer

• Generous time off policy to use when you need it
• Health, wellness, and financial resources to help you achieve your personal goals
• Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves, and company-sponsored life insurance
• Retirement matching programs and contributions
• Transit and commuter benefit

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