Processor and Retail Stock Associate
Goodwill Industries of Akron, OH is looking to hire an entry-level Processor / Retail Stock Associate. Are you goal-oriented and looking for an opportunity to prove yourself? Are you a get-it-done type of person who is interested in the career development resources that Goodwill has to offer? Do you want to serve your community while building your career? If so, we invite you to join our team.
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.
About the Role
A day in the life as an Entry-level Processor / Retail Stock Associate includes sorting donated goods and textiles with an eye for detail to ensure that Goodwill quality control standards are met. You will inspect textiles, furniture, appliances, small household wares, novelty items, books, toys, decorations, and sporting goods to determine salability. This includes testing electronic merchandise to ensure safe operation. You will then sort, hang, tag, price, and prepare goods for resale, while preparing accurate reports as required throughout the day. You will also help promote the development of service participants.
- Commit to safety and help keep your work area clean and free of hazards.
- Operate equipment with attention to safe operating procedures.
- Support our mission of serving the community.
Responsibilities
- Sort, inspect, and test donated goods and textiles for salability.
- Hang, tag, price, and prepare items for resale.
- Prepare accurate reports as required.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Operate equipment safely.
Qualifications
- Ability to lift and move up to 30 lbs.
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Previous experience in customer service, retail, or food service is highly desirable.
- Work experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting is helpful.
- Self-motivated and a team player.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Reliable with a positive attitude.
- Efficient and takes pride in work.
Benefits
In order to hire and retain employees who share our core values of commitment, teamwork, honesty, and customer service, we offer good benefits and opportunities for career development.
Schedule
You must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.