Thrift Store Associate: Fast-Paced, Meaningful Work

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey; Baldwin (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off policy

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Retirement matching programs

Transit and commuter benefit

Job summary

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is seeking a Thrift Store Associate at our Somers, NY location. This full-time, on-site role supports donation intake, tagging, pricing, and merchandising for the sales floor, with emphasis on accuracy, efficiency, and customer service.

You will stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and contribute to a clean, organized stockroom while following safety guidelines and helping donors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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, plus stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Donation processing

Retail experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is seeking a Thrift Store Associate at our Somers, NY location. This full-time, on-site role supports donation intake, tagging, pricing, and merchandising for the sales floor, with emphasis on accuracy, efficiency, and customer service.

You will stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and contribute to a clean, organized stockroom while following safety guidelines and helping donors.