Thrift Store Associate- 14th ST
About The Position
The Thrift Store Associate is a fast-paced production role responsible for receiving donations and preparing them for sale. Duties include sorting, tagging, pricing, and preparing merchandise for the sales floor, while maintaining stockroom organization, quality control, and safety standards. The role involves handling a high volume of inventory and requires standing for extended periods and lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds. The position is full-time at the 14th Street location in New York. It requires weekday availability and some weekends, with flexibility to meet the needs of a business operating Monday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The role involves handling pre-owned merchandise that may contain allergens, dust, or other substances. Goodwill provides training and protective equipment, and employees are expected to follow safety protocols and report concerns to management.
Requirements
- Ability to provide friendly, respectful service to a diverse donor and customer population.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and operational guidelines.
- Comfort performing physical tasks, including lifting, sorting, and standing for extended periods.
- Basic communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexibility in availability to meet business needs, including weekdays and some weekends.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior experience in customer service, donation processing, retail, or warehouse environments is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Sort, grade, and inspect donated textiles, housewares, electronics, shoes, and accessories for quality and condition.
- Tag and price merchandise according to company standards and meet hourly production goals.
- 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 customer and donor service, including accepting donations, issuing receipts, and keeping the donation area 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
- Generous time off policy.
- Health, wellness, and financial resources.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Parental leaves.
- Company-sponsored life insurance.
- Retirement matching programs and contributions.
- Transit and commuter benefit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
