Wares Processor: Turn Donations into Great Finds (Incentives)

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes is seeking a Wares Processor to turn donated items into appealing pieces for our stores in Ithaca. This full-time role focuses on sorting, pricing, tagging, and stocking merchandise while meeting daily goals in a collaborative retail environment.

You will support store teams, assist customers, and maintain clean, organized workspaces. Evening and weekend shifts are required, reflecting our store hours and community commitments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in retail or production is a plus but not required.
• Ability to follow policies and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Sort and assess donated items based on quality standards.
• Price, tag, and label merchandise using pricing guides.
• Meet daily and bi‑weekly production goals by processing items efficiently.
• Maintain knowledge of merchandise and build product expertise.
• Stock and organize merchandise on the sales floor as needed.
• Provide friendly customer service and assist with questions.
• Keep workspaces, sales areas, and spaces clean, safe, and organized.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes is seeking a Wares Processor to turn donated items into appealing pieces for our stores in Ithaca. This full-time role focuses on sorting, pricing, tagging, and stocking merchandise while meeting daily goals in a collaborative retail environment.

You will support store teams, assist customers, and maintain clean, organized workspaces. Evening and weekend shifts are required, reflecting our store hours and community commitments.