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TBK Bank, SSB

Client Services Associate

Denver, CO · On-site

$20/hr

Works professionally with, and generates goodwill between the retail banking department and other ... Processes savings bonds, branch capture, cashier's checks, and other items based on branch.

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How much do goodwill merchandise processor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for goodwill merchandise processor in Denver, CO is $15.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.33 and $17.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily tasks and teamwork dynamics for a Goodwill Merchandise Processor?

As a Goodwill Merchandise Processor, you can expect to spend your day sorting, pricing, and preparing donated goods for the sales floor. This role involves inspecting items for quality, tagging merchandise, and organizing products by category. You’ll work closely with other processors and retail associates to ensure inventory is stocked efficiently and the store remains organized. Collaboration and communication are key, as the team often coordinates to meet daily processing goals and maintain a positive shopping environment. The fast-paced setting provides valuable experience in retail operations and teamwork.

What is a Goodwill Merchandise Processor?

Goodwill Merchandise Processors are employees who sort, inspect, and prepare donated goods for sale in Goodwill retail stores. Their responsibilities typically include receiving donations, assessing the quality of items, pricing merchandise, and ensuring products are displayed attractively for customers. They play a critical role in supporting Goodwill’s mission by helping to maximize the value of donated items, which in turn funds job training and community programs. This position often requires attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Goodwill Merchandise Processor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Goodwill Merchandise Processor, you need strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and the ability to lift and sort merchandise, usually requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and basic safety procedures is beneficial. Reliability, teamwork, and good communication skills help you excel in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. These abilities ensure efficient sorting, pricing, and presentation of donated goods, supporting store operations and the organization's mission.

What is the difference between Goodwill Merchandise Processor vs Goodwill Retail Associate?

AspectGoodwill Merchandise ProcessorGoodwill Retail Associate
Primary ResponsibilitiesSorting, pricing, and preparing donated items for saleAssisting customers, stocking shelves, and operating cash registers
Work EnvironmentBackroom or sorting area within the storeSales floor and customer service areas
Required SkillsAttention to detail, organization, physical staminaCustomer service, communication, basic sales skills
Common CertificationsNone typically requiredNone typically required

The Goodwill Merchandise Processor focuses on preparing donated items for sale, working mainly in backroom areas, while the Goodwill Retail Associate interacts directly with customers and manages sales on the sales floor. Both roles are essential to store operations but differ in daily tasks and work environment.

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Retail Generalist Associate - Belleview Store

Goodwill of Colorado

Aurora, CO

$17.45/hr

Full-time

Posted yesterday

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Goodwill Of Colorado rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

649th of 770 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

*Please Note: This position will be posted through 8/13/2026*

Pay: $17.45 Hr.

Full-Time Positions are available. Must have open availability.

Goodwill of Colorado is seeking candidates with production (for example retail, restaurant, hospitality, production, manufacturing or similar industries) as well as cash handling experience to become our Retail Generalist Associates. Career growth opportunities are prevalent within Goodwill of Colorado. Grow your experience while serving your community!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate II, Retail Generalist, will have existing knowledge in retail products, merchandising, pricing, and quality inspection. Acting as a back-up for all areas within the retail store, the Retail Generalist could be performing multiple tasks in different departments on any given day. These tasks include but are not limited to: donation receiving, material handling, processing both hardline and softline goods, working the sales floor, and operating the cash registers. The Retail Generalist will work both in a production environment as well as being active on the sales floor. The Retail Generalist will have contact with customers and will need to provide excellent customer service displaying an “Attitude of Gratitude” in order to support the mission of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Crosstrain in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required.
  • Work closely with department supervisors to determine which areas are short-handed with staff or in meeting retail store goals.
  • Accept donations from customers, to include loading/unloading of product ensuring that every item is handled with care to show respect to the donor and for the item.
  • Sort and inspect donated items making decisions on quality and value of product, pricing it accordingly, and researching value as necessary.
  • Uses and becomes certified on pallet jack, walkie stacker, forklift, hand dolly, or other equipment or tools to effectively move and store donated product.
  • Ensure that the sales floor is well stocked with product(s) according to retail store policies and procedures.
  • Provide accurate cashier transactions and a balanced cash drawer with minimal errors using a computer-based point-of-sales system.
  • Assist customers with product questions while providing excellent customer service.
  • Ensure the production and sales floor areas are well organized, stocked, and clean to ensure store presentation and shop ability.
  • Ensure E-Commerce products are processed accurately and moving to E-Commerce efficiently.
  • Rotating/pulling old/unsold product(s) from the sales floor ensuring that our product selection is always new.
  • Help provide a safe working environment for you, customers, and fellow employees.
  • Job duties may extend beyond the tasks listed and may include additional responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

  • A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

  • One (1) year of experience in retail, product placement, or merchandising is desired.
  • One (1) year of cash handling is preferred.

Other:

  • Have a high attention to detail and ability to make decisions.
  • Able to adapt to frequently changing work schedules and tasks.
  • Able to obtain certification in all employee positions through completion of On the Job (OJT) documentation.
  • Able to obtain Powered Equipment Operator certification to safely operate equipment. Ability to operate hydraulic baler. Ability to be walkie stacker and/or forklift certified to safely operate equipment.
  • Able to withstand prolonged standing, bending, and lifting up to 8-hours per day.
  • Able to lift up to 75lbs, use a dolly and pallet jack as required.
  • Able to work a varied schedule to include weekends, evenings, and holidays with occasional overtime as necessary.
  • Able to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.

This position is eligible for Daily Pay! Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Full Time employees in our Retail, Sales/Operations, Commercial Contracts are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.

***Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 506 - Associate II, Retail Generalist Dept Number: Varies – Retail

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

  • Continuously (5-8 hours)
  • Frequently (3-4 hours)
  • Occasionally (1-2 hours)
  • Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - FREQUENTLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

TWISTING - FREQUENTLY

BENDING - FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASIONALLY

SQUAT - OCCASIONALLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - OCCASIONALLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

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