Full Time Fine Jewelry Processor

Jewelry Processor Position

JCPenney Logistics and Fulfillment has a great full-time opportunity for you! The Jewelry Processor position is responsible for identifying, sorting, and processing fine jewelry in a non-retail environment.

Position Function:

Diversified analytical and administrative support.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Inspects and prepares jewelry for proper disposition
  • Identifying and separating based on metal content
  • Identifying and separating based on stone type
  • Sorting based on size, color, or clarity
  • Sorting and preparing merchandise into sellable lots
  • Entering appropriate information into inventory systems as required.
• Prepares merchandise for distribution, including:
  • Checks, inspects, and logs data into the appropriate inventory systems to reflect the quantity and condition of merchandise received or distributed.
  • Takes necessary steps to prepare merchandise for inventory and distribution.
  • Inspects merchandise visually to determine disposition, as assigned.
  • Enters/logs appropriate data into on-line systems as required.
• Performs one or more stock handling tasks, such as:
  • Packing, unpacking, banding, and assembling merchandise.
  • Sorting and routing merchandise.
  • Weighing merchandise.
  • Moving merchandise manually from one location to another.
  • Picking, labeling, and scanning, as required.
• Performs processing activities, as assigned.
• Partners with senior leadership to determine best course of recovery on scrap merchandise
• Moves cartons from one location to another, either manually or mechanically
• Checks and codes merchandise and data.
• Operates simple warehouse equipment, as necessary.
• Performs other related manual tasks, as assigned.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

• Ability to decipher precious metals from non-precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, other materials)
• Ability to use sieve plates for sorting stone parcels
• Ability to sort stones by color and clarity
• Ability to use tools to decipher differences between natural stones, lab grown, and other synthetic stones
• Ability to cut shanks and extract larger stones from jewelry using pliers
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel to keep track of metal and stone inventory
• Comfortable using magnification (up to 30x) to view stones, metal stamps, vendor hallmarks, engraving/laser inscriptions on jewelry
• Familiar with common jewelry weight conversions (grams, carats, karats, troy ounces)
• Familiar with how to operate a basic ultrasonic cleaner
• Ability to determine which prescribed steps to take to process problem cartons and to resolve identified discrepancies.
• Physical Essential Function (Lifting): Frequent 0 - 30lbs; Occasional 30 - 75lbs

What You Get:

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit

JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company's product assortment meets customers' everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality, and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty, and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when, and how they want to shop - from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement.

Pay Range USD $18.50/Hr -USD $28.50/Hr.