Material Handler/Hardlines Production - Johnson City, TN
About The Position
The Material Handler / Hardlines Production position receives, sorts, processes, prices, tags, and stocks donated hard goods for sale in Goodwill retail stores. The role helps move donations and merchandise efficiently from the donation area through production and onto the sales floor. By transforming donations into sellable merchandise, the team member supports revenue that funds Goodwill’s mission and community programs. The position involves assisting donors with unloading donations, evaluating and processing merchandise, meeting production goals, and maintaining clean, safe, and organized work areas. Donation intake may take place outdoors in varying weather conditions. The role requires an active, hands-on approach and the ability to handle merchandise safely.
Requirements
- Dependability and the ability to maintain a steady, productive work pace.
- Good attention to detail and judgment when sorting, pricing, and handling merchandise.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn systems and equipment used for pricing, tagging, and moving merchandise.
- Strong customer and donor service skills.
- Flexible availability, including the ability to work a varied schedule Sunday through Saturday.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and move merchandise.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds, with assistance as needed.
- Comfort performing donation intake duties outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Greet donors and assist with unloading donations.
- Inspect and sort donated goods into appropriate categories.
- Evaluate hardlines merchandise for condition, safety, and resale potential.
- Price and tag merchandise using the Celerant system.
- Identify unique, vintage, branded, or high-quality items that may be appropriate for e-Commerce.
- Move processed merchandise to the sales floor and stock items safely and neatly.
- Rotate merchandise and maintain an organized, customer-ready sales floor.
- Meet established daily production goals while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintain clean and safe donation, production, and sales-floor areas.
- Work with team members to keep donations and merchandise flowing efficiently.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Four weeks of paid time off for full-time employees after a waiting period.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
