Donated Goods Sorter 1 SL

GOODWILL OF SILICON VALLEY•San Jose, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in Santa Clara County in 1928, Goodwill of Silicon is dedicated to improving employment opportunities, increasing standards of living, providing economic independence, and restoring our clients’ sense of self-worth. We achieve this through workforce creation, vocational training, and environmental stewardship. With 18 retail stores, an online store, an extensive reuse/recycling operation, and our Contract Services division, we help individuals overcome barriers to employment, build sustainable lives and communities.

Requirements

Knowledge of general arithmetic (adding/subtracting) is required.
Basic ability to read and write in English.
Ability to understand English.
Ability to perform routine work, adapting to change related to workflow.
Ability to maintain self-control and work in cooperation with co-workers.
Ability to coordinate hand-eye-foot movement to quickly manipulate and handle items.
Ability to examine items and visually differentiate between them based on quality standards.
Ability to meet and maintain established standards.
Lifting and/or carrying up to 25 lbs consistently.
On a regular basis heavier item of up to 50 lbs will be lifted/carried either with assistance from another person or by using appropriate material handling equipment.
Consistent bending of the waist into watermelon boxes as well as standing for the entire shift.
Consistent and repetitive overhead reaching
Normal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform the required tasks.

Nice To Haves

Some items may be soiled/dirty or broken. These are either cleaned or disposed of following established procedures.
A variety of household cleaning products are used.
The work environment is occasionally hectic with occasional high activity, with great emphasis on teamwork.

Responsibilities

Process donated goods for the retail sales floor by sorting and pricing utilizing standardized processes and pricing structures.
Process products for the sales floor: Involves the following: Identifying items that are acceptable according to standards to sell in the store.
Ensure Items are clean and/or determine if cleaning (such as glassware) is needed before putting it on the sales floor.
Place all unsaleable products in designated bins for transportation back to the warehouse.
Put all saleable clothing on appropriate hangers
Ability to recognize products that are better suited for E-commerce.
Works with clients who are assigned for vocational services as requested.
Follows and enforces all company procedures.
Accountable through training and hands-on experience with seasoned pricers for following established guidelines in sorting and pricing donated products for the sales floor.
Reach established goals based on time in the job. This includes units produced by hour, correct pricing based on the item's quality, and reaching sales per labor hour goals.
Responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally either orally or in writing.