Mission Contribution: Maximize profitability through world class customer service and efficiently processing quality items.

Summary: Responsible for sorting of hardline goods into salable or salvage categories. Selection of salable goods must meet quality standards while maintaining quantity of hard lines inventory. Responsible for pricing of merchandise, stocking shelves, mark-downs, rotating and displaying merchandise.

Essential Functions:

• Sort donations into sellable, salvage or trash categories.
• Price merchandise using baseline price guides; mark-up special priced items of exceptional value.
• Provide quality assurance by checking for tears, stains, wet, smelly, soiled, broken zippers, missing buttons.
• Consistently meet production goals.
• Ensures a positive donor and customer interaction by providing world class customer service.
• Demonstrates the principles of DURT (Donor Urgent Response Team) with every donor interaction and uses the DURT Alert system to ensure all donors receive world class customer service.
• Always maintain processing and pricing area in a neat and clean condition.
• Appropriately identify the value of items.
• Assist with floor rotation of apparel as needed.
• Transport merchandise throughout the facility including sales floor, dock area, donor door, etc.
• Stock shelves, display, and rotate merchandise, and perform markdowns per GIV procedures.
• Transport trash to compactor and operate compactor as needed.
• Stay current with industry trends, brands, collectibles, and price points for hardline goods.
• Identify potential e-commerce items and set aside for manager approval.
• Preplan for adequate supply of donated goods by notifying manager on duty when merchandise is low.
• Adheres to all Goodwill personnel policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security practices including reporting safety hazards and injuries to the Manager on Duty.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
• Attends in-service related training as assigned.
• Responsible for performing assigned duties within the framework of our Guiding Principles:
• We are committed to providing world-class customer service to all our customers.
• We are committed to a clean, neat, and organized and safe facility.
• We are committed to keeping all we offer fresh and relevant, including a store with full and fresh inventory.
• Donors and shoppers should be greeted within 10 seconds.
• Every time we touch a donation, something good should happen to it.
• All donations should be processed within 24 hours.
• If you have a pile, you have a problem. This applies to backrooms, desks, production areas and warehouses.
• Hard goods should be priority processed.
• Material handling equipment is for moving donations, not for storage or merchandising.
• Don’t fall in love with your donations…. rotation is critical to success.
• Donor value and transaction value should increase.
• Profits or ROI should increase.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers, team members, customers, and donors.
• Ability to work within a team situation.
• Ability to maintain a positive, friendly attitude.
Ability to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

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Special Requirements:

• Having a cell phone is not required for employment, but access to applications and/or resources may be limited unless a cell phone is used for authentication.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and work environment demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.
• Able to lift, push, pull, carry, or otherwise move up to forty (40) pounds regularly without support. For weight over forty (40) pounds, request additional team member assistance as needed.

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What We Offer

• Professional Development & Career Growth: At Goodwill, we prioritize internal talent development. With access to training, leadership programs, educational assistance and clear career pathways, you’ll have the support to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in your community.
• Make a Difference: This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to help transform lives. By joining Goodwill, you contribute to a mission that empowers individuals, strengthens families, and inspires communities. Our vision is to eliminate poverty, and our purpose is to help people reach their fullest potential every day.
• Employee-Centered Culture: We value your dedication. At Goodwill, you'll thrive in a supportive environment where your contributions are recognized, and opportunities for growth are abundant.
• Community Impact: Join a purpose-driven organization making a real difference in lives and communities every day.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: At Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, the well-being of our team members is a top priority. Full-time employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for benefits starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage extends to your dependents, including your legal spouse, domestic partner, and children (up to age 26, or up to age 30 for health insurance with specific criteria).
• • Health Insurance Options: Choose from three medical plans through United Healthcare, with Goodwill contributing a portion of the premiums. Plans include preventive care, telehealth services, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Additional Benefits Include:
  • • Health Savings Account (HSA): Goodwill contributes $720 annually to your HSA.
    • Dental & Vision Insurance: Affordable plans through Delta Dental and EyeMed.
    • Retirement Savings: 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 3% employer match after three years of service.
    • Paid Time Off: Start accruing PTO on day one, with up to six weeks annually based on tenure.
    • Holidays: Enjoy up to 10 paid holidays annually, including a floating holiday.
    • Life and Disability Insurance: Basic coverage at no cost to you, with optional additional coverage available.
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential counseling and support services for you and your household members.
    • Flexible Payroll Options: Choose between direct deposit or Pay Card for secure, convenient access to your pay.
    • Employee Discount: Up to 20% on store merchandise.
    
    

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants and employees shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, otherwise qualified persons with disabilities, or any other factor protected by law. If needed, please contact the Human Resources office for reasonable accommodation in completing this application.

About Us:

Founded over ninety years ago, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is committed to eliminating poverty through our mission of empowering individuals, strengthening families, and inspiring communities. Our team members are at the heart of this mission, driving innovation and defining our organizational culture. Through a team-centered model, we are deeply connected to the communities we serve, enhancing our impact and fostering collaboration at all levels.

Empowering Individuals • Strengthening Families • Inspiring Communities