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Goodwill of Greater Washington

Workforce development and adult education nonprofit

Merchandise Processor

RetailUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeAnnandale, VA, USA$15In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to perform basic math.
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instructions.
  • Ability to communicate verbally with associates and customers.
  • Ability to walk, stoop, stand, bend, lift, kneel, and climb for prolonged periods, up to seven hours per eight-hour shift.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

  • Transfer merchandise from containers and determine whether it is appropriate for the sales floor according to established guidelines.
  • Stay abreast of brand names, designer labels, and current and vintage styles.
  • Prepare items for the sales floor and evaluate them for quality, pricing, value, and salability.
  • Count processed items and record them on the official log.
  • Sort apparel into boutique, salable, and salvage categories according to quota.
  • Place items on hangers, arrange hangers on rolling racks, and transport them to the sales floor while keeping similar items grouped.
  • Count clothing pieces and record them on the Daily Hanger Report.
  • Place non-sellable merchandise in the appropriate container.
  • Follow safety and security practices, including reporting safety hazards and injuries to the manager on duty.
  • Maintain a pace that meets required productivity quotas for processed pieces.
  • Maintain a clean, neat uniform and appearance.
  • Assist with collecting and stocking donated merchandise.
  • Provide service to donors and retail customers.
  • Perform other duties as directed.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 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 proficiency, including English.

About the Company

Goodwill of Greater Washington

Workforce development and adult education nonprofit

Goodwill of Greater Washington is a nonprofit that provides education, job training and employment services to people facing barriers to work in the Washington metropolitan area. It funds these programs through donated-goods retail stores, charitable giving and contract operations in custodial services, pest control and grounds maintenance. Its stores collect and resell clothing and household goods across the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. The organization also operates the Goodwill Excel Center, an adult charter high school where residents who left school can earn a diploma. Founded in 1935, it is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Founded
1935

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