Merchandise Processor - Part Time
About The Position
The Merchandise Processor supports store operations and customer service, with a primary focus on processing donated goods. This includes sorting, hanging, pricing, tagging, stocking, rotating, and moving products to the sales floor while meeting production, sales, and quality standards. The role also involves organizing and recovering the sales floor, tracking production, identifying appropriate items for the Ecommerce department, and assisting with daily store operations. The employee provides timely and courteous service to customers, donors, and coworkers; supports organizational programs and events; follows Goodwill Keystone Area policies and procedures; and promotes workplace safety. The position is based at the Ephrata Store in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, and reports to the Production Manager. It is part-time, non-exempt, and pays $15.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- No formal education is necessary.
- Ability to read, write, and perform simple math.
- Must meet qualitative and quantitative performance standards established by the organization.
- Ability to work in an open warehouse environment exposed to varying weather and temperatures, including extreme heat, humidity, and cold.
- Ability to learn and use equipment and technology.
- Ability to follow verbal instructions and work as part of a team.
- High level of adaptability and flexibility.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
- Ability to stand continuously for more than 75% of the shift.
- Ability to repeatedly bend forward or to the side 60 degrees to remove or place items in carts for 50% of the shift.
- Ability to stand continuously with the neck bent forward 30 degrees for more than 75% of the shift.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds from ground level to waist level for 25% of the shift.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds every few minutes for more than 75% of the shift.
- Ability to push and pull carts requiring a force of 25 pounds for a distance of 100 feet for 25% of the shift.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions every few seconds for more than 75% of the shift.
Responsibilities
- Process textile donations by sorting, hanging, pricing, tagging, and moving products to the sales floor to meet store production and sales goals.
- Process donations of housewares, electronics, media, shoes, and other miscellaneous items by sorting, pricing, tagging, and moving products to the sales floor.
- Organize, recover, and rotate the sales floor as needed.
- Follow Goodwill Keystone Area quality and production standards.
- Track daily production and report it to the supervisor.
- Stay knowledgeable about daily, weekly, and monthly production and sales goals.
- Select and identify appropriate items for the Ecommerce department.
- Assist with and adapt to the overall daily operations of the store.
- Provide timely, courteous customer service to customers, donors, and employees.
- Support, promote, and participate in organizational programs and special events.
- Complete other assignments designated by management and support additional tasks and projects as needed.
- Follow Goodwill Keystone Area manuals, handbooks, policies, and procedures.
- Promote workplace safety and perform duties safely while adhering to safety requirements.
- Communicate progress, problems, and concerns to the Production Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
