Advanced Sorting Grader/Machine Operator

Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Coverage

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is seeking a Textile Grader / Machine Operator to process donated textiles, sort and grade by quality, and support production and safety goals in a fast-paced facility in North Carolina.

You will operate sorting equipment, log production data, and assist with material recovery tasks while maintaining a clean workstation and following safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic math skills and ability to use a calculator.
• Ability to stay focused during repetitive tasks and maintain accuracy.
• Standing, walking, and lifting up to 10 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Sort and grade donated textiles and other materials by quality and category.
• Meet daily production goals as assigned by leadership.
• Learn and perform table sorting, conveyor sorting, machine-assisted sorting, and related processes.
• Record required production information (Gaylord weights, cart categories, starting/ending weights).
• Identify contaminants and route materials to the correct area as directed.
• Load Gaylord boxes and boats using the tilting device with required safety steps.
• Monitor the main system screen and exchange carts from the Fibersort line when carts are full.
• Use the speech sorting system and complete required speech model training.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe workstation free from food, drink, and personal items.
• Follow safety rules and wear PPE at all times.

Skills

Basic math

Attention to detail

Stamina

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Use your skills to transform your local community. Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina offers numerous career opportunities with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the reward of knowing your hard work is helping others.

WHY WORK FOR GOODWILL?

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc. (Goodwill) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC. We employ more than 1,100 team members who are dedicated to our mission of providing employment and training services that help people find jobs and reach financial stability. With 52 retail stores, 28 career centers, and dozens of attended donation centers across a 31-county territory, Goodwill is a complex enterprise offering a wide range of career opportunities.

At Goodwill, the work we do makes a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve and, in turn, in the community in which we live. Our business operations provide stability to our organization that is not always enjoyed by nonprofit organizations solely funded by outside sources. Our employees enjoy excellent benefits and a unique work environment that is professional, fast paced, and fulfilling.

Our organization’s values shape our culture and guide our interactions with program participants, customers, and each other. Our shared commitment to Living the Mission; Promoting Teamwork; Driving Improvement; Taking Responsibility for Actions and Behaviors; and Respecting and Appreciating Others is what makes us successful and inspires all that we do.

Want to learn more about Goodwill? Click on the links at the top of this page or go to: www.goodwillnwnc.org.

Job Summary

The Textile Grader / Machine Operator processes donated textiles and other assigned materials for sorting, grading, reuse, recycling, shipment, or sale. This position operates assigned sorting equipment, records required production information, maintains a clean and safe work area, and supports production and quality goals.

This role may include table sorting, conveyor sorting, speech sorting, loading and unloading the machine system, exchanging carts, removing contaminants, and supporting other material recovery tasks as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Sort and grade donated textiles and other assigned materials by quality, condition, and category.
• Meet daily production goals as assigned by leadership.
• Learn and perform table sorting, conveyor sorting, machine-assisted sorting, and related material recovery processes.
• Record required production information, including Gaylord weights, cart categories, starting weights, and ending weights.
• Identify and remove contaminants, trash, ungradable product, and non-qualifying items; route materials to the correct area as directed.
• Load Gaylord boxes and boats into the machine system using the tilting device and follow required safety steps.
• Monitor the main system screen and exchange carts from the Fibersort blow-off line when carts are full.
• Use the speech sorting system, complete required speech model training, and identify garment categories using the microphone and evacuation conveyor.
• Complete additional speech training when new sorting categories are added by management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation free from food, drink, and personal items.
• Safeguard company property and report theft, misappropriation, unauthorized possession of company property, unsafe conditions, or potential hazards.
• Follow all safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment at all times.
• May be cross-trained in other material recovery duties, such as runner, salvage processing, baling, forklift support, or related production tasks, based on business need.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.

• Must have basic math skills and be able to use a calculator to add and subtract numbers.
• Ability to stay focused while completing repetitive tasks accurately.
• Standing and handling materials constantly; walking often; sitting rarely.
• Frequently lifting/carrying 10 pounds or less, pulling or pushing material handling equipment (tables, pallet Jack with product).

Benefits

Goodwill believes strongly in supporting our team members and offers excellent benefits, professional development, and opportunities for internal career growth. We are continuously looking for opportunities to expand our benefits program to accommodate the needs of our team members. While this list is not all-inclusive, some of the many benefits we offer to all employees are:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Money Purchase Pension Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Telehealth
• Employee Referral Program
• Quarterly Incentive Programs (for all retail positions)
• Corporate Discount Program

In addition, we offer the following benefits for our full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week:

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flex Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

EOE. E-Verify Employer.