Processor and Retail Stock Associate

About Goodwill Industries Of Akron: Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. Goodwill Industries of Akron was established in 1927 in a one-room salon at the corner of Howard and Furnace Streets as a branch of Goodwill Industries of Cleveland. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland, and Richland counties. Our mission is to help individuals prepare for, find, and retain employment. In order to hire and retain employees who share our core values of commitment, teamwork, honesty, and customer service to carry forward this mission, we offer good benefits and opportunities for career development.

Responsibilities

• Sort donated goods and textiles with an eye for detail to ensure that Goodwill quality control standards are met.
• Inspect textiles, furniture, appliances, small household wares, novelty items, books, toys, decorations, and sporting goods to determine salability.
• Test electronic merchandise to determine safe operations.
• Sort, hang, tag, price, and prepare goods for resale.
• Prepare accurate reports as required throughout the day.
• Help promote the development of service participants.
• Commit to safety and help keep work area clean and void of hazards.
• Operate equipment with attention to safe operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move up to 30 lbs.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Previous experience in customer service with retail or food service experience is highly desirable.
• Work experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting is helpful.
• Self-motivated but also a team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reliable.
• Positive attitude and take pride in work.
• Efficient.

Schedule

You must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.