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 the Goodwill has to offer? Do you want to **serve your community** while **building your career**? If so, please read on! 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.** **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.** **A DAY IN THE LIFE AS AN ENTRY-LEVEL PROCESSOR / RETAIL STOCK ASSOCIATE** As an entry-level Processor / Retail Warehouse Associate, you sort donated goods and textiles with an eye for detail to ensure that Goodwill quality control standards are met. You inspect textiles, furniture, appliances, small household wares, novelty items, books, toys, decorations, and sporting goods to determine salability. This includes testing electronic merchandise to determine safe operations. You then sort, hang, tag, price, and prepare goods for resale, preparing accurate reports as required throughout the day. You also help promote the development of service participants. You are committed to safety and help keep your work area clean and void of hazards as well as operate equipment with attention to safe operating procedures. You feel great about the vital role you play in supporting our mission of serving the community. **QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ENTRY-LEVEL PROCESSOR / RETAIL STOCK ASSOCIATE** - 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. Are you self-motivated but also a team player? Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you reliable? Do you have a positive attitude and take pride in your work? Are you efficient? If so, then you might just be perfect for this position! **WORK SCHEDULE** You must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays as required. **ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?** We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial **3-minute, mobile-friendly application**. We look forward to meeting you! **All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.** **Goodwill Industries of Akron is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity**