Merchandise Processor

Reference #: 436289

Job Location:

Phoenixville Store - Phoenixville, PA

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary: $14.50 Hourly

Position:
Merchandise Processor

Department:
Donated Goods Retail

Reports to:

Production Manager

Status:
Non-Exempt

Goodwill Keystone Area is committed to creating a culture of belonging where all people feel respected and valued. This is because we celebrate the diversity of thought, the richness of the human experience and the desire to reflect the communities we serve.

Provide essential support in overall operations and customer service with a main focus on processing all donations, including sorting, hanging, pricing, tagging, stocking and rotating product while adhering to all production and quality standards.

• Process textile donations, including sorting, hanging, pricing, tagging and moving product to the sales floor to meet preset production and sales goals for the store.
• Process donations of housewares, electronics, media, shoes, and other miscellaneous items, including sorting, pricing, tagging, and moving product to the sales floor to meet preset production and sales goals for the store.
• Organize, recover and rotate the sales floor as needed.
• Follow all quality and production standards as set by Goodwill Keystone Area.
• Track production daily and report to supervisor.
• Be knowledgeable of daily, weekly and monthly production and sales goals.
• Selects and identifies appropriate items for Ecommerce department.
• Assist and remain flexible in overall daily operations within the store.
• Ensure that quality customer service is presented and provided in a timely and courteous manner to all customers, donors and other employees.
• Support, promote and participate in organizational programs and special events.
• Perform any other assignments designated by management.
• Adhere to all Goodwill Keystone Area manuals, handbooks, policies and procedures.
• Promote an environment of workplace safety and assure duties are performed in a safe manner.
• Communicate progress, problems, and concerns to the Production Manager.

Education and Experience:

No formal education necessary.

• Ability to read, write and perform simple math.
• Meet qualitative and quantitative performance standards as established by the organization.
• Work in an open warehouse environment, exposed to various weather and temperature conditions including extreme heat, humidity, and cold.
• Learn and use equipment and technology.
• Follow verbal instructions and work as part of a team.
• Maintain a high level of adaptability and flexibility.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

• Stand continuously for more than 75% of the shift.
• Bend forward or to the side 60° to remove or place items into various carts for 50% of the shift.
• Stand continuously with the neck bent forward 30° for more than 75% of the shift.
• Lift 50 pounds from ground level to waist level for 25% of the shift.
• Lift 25 pounds every few minutes for more than 75% of the shift.
• Push and pull various carts requiring a force of 25 pounds over 100 feet for 25% of the shift.
• Perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions every few seconds for more than 75% of the shift.

Goodwill Keystone Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to disability or status as a protected veteran.

Goodwill Keystone Area is an Equal Opportunity EEO/Disabled/Veterans Employer