Bound Brook - Thrift Store Associate

Goodwill NYNJ•Bound Brook, NJ

2d•$17 - $17•Onsite

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. The role involves working with a high volume of inventory and maintaining stockroom organization, quality control, and safety standards. Employees must be able to stand for extended periods and lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds. The position also includes providing customer and donor service, accepting donations, issuing receipts, and keeping the donation area neat and organized as needed. Employees handle 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

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in customer service, donation processing, retail, or warehouse environments.

Responsibilities

Sort, grade, and inspect donations, including 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 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.