Thrift Store Associate

Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York • Rockaway Township, NJ

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About The Position

This is a fast-paced production role responsible for receiving donations and preparing them for sale. The role includes sorting, tagging, pricing, and preparing merchandise for the sales floor. The position requires the ability to stand for extended periods and to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds while working with a high volume of inventory. Maintaining stockroom organization, ensuring quality control, and following safety standards are essential to success in this role.

Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility in availability to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Sort, grade, and inspect donations (textiles, housewares, electronics, shoes, and accessories) for quality and condition.
• Tag and price merchandise according to company standards, meeting production goals per hour.
• Prepare items on rolling racks and carts for transport to the sales floor, meeting company standards for full fixtures.
• Organize and separate items for e-commerce and clearance departments, accurately labeling all goods.
• Follow safety procedures and operational guidelines to maintain a clean and secure work environment.
• Provide excellent customer and donor service, including accepting donations, issuing receipts, and ensuring the donation area remains neat and organized when needed.
• Support Goodwill’s mission by maximizing efficiency and productivity in daily tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the store team and broader organizational goals.

Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus for new retail employees & biweekly bonuses for achieving performance targets.
• Retail Store Discounts - 50% All year long.
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance.
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Insurance Offerings.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation, sick, parental leave, and personal days with increased accrual over time.
• Free access to Headspace for meditation and wellness.
• $500 employee referral bonus.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match after 1 year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees