Hard Lines Merchandising Specialist
About The Position
The Hard Lines Merchandising Specialist works in Donated Goods Retail (DGR) and reports to the Store Manager. This role sorts hardline donations, separates sellable items from outlet product, researches merchandise values, and prices items according to Goodwill Houston guidelines. The specialist processes donations and supports efficient, cost-effective stewardship of donated goods to maximize profitability in support of Goodwill Houston’s mission. The position also supports customers, merchandise production and rotation, sales-floor merchandising, donation receipt and sorting, inventory awareness, safety and security, floor recovery, and janitorial work. The specialist is expected to follow organizational policies and procedures, safety regulations, guiding principles, and applicable laws. The role is part-time, has open availability, and pays $14.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Ability to perform basic math functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to communicate and interact well with a variety of personality types.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to multitask, make quick decisions, adapt to change, and work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stand, twist, bend, squat, reach, kneel, push, and pull; stand for extended periods; lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 100 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Retail sales experience.
Responsibilities
- Research merchandise value using current GWH baseline pricing guides or the internet, and price merchandise accordingly.
- Keep abreast of industry trends, merchandising, and competitive pricing.
- Provide excellent customer service, greet customers, and answer basic questions about store operations and merchandise.
- Work quickly to meet required GWH production standards and ensure product is continually rotated.
- Keep production supplies available.
- Assist with merchandising produced goods on the sales floor according to guidelines.
- Assist with loading and unloading merchandise as needed.
- Receive and record donations as needed.
- Sort donations according to GWH guidelines as assigned.
- Notify the manager of low or overstocked merchandise.
- Assist with the security and safety of GWH team members and property.
- Assist with floor recovery as needed.
- Perform necessary janitorial work and maintain clean, safe, and orderly work areas and clear aisles and pathways to fire exits.
- Report all work incidents and injuries immediately.
- Complete other duties as assigned by management.
- Demonstrate professionalism and a friendly, cooperative attitude.
- Follow GWH policies and procedures, loss prevention and safety regulations, guiding principles, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
- Maintain punctuality, dependable attendance, and an appropriate appearance.
- Work safely and support established production, equipment, safety, attendance, and training expectations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
