Apparel Quality & Sorting Associate

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free career training & development

Team member discounts

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement (FT)

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is seeking team members to sort donated clothing and manage items for sale. The role emphasizes accuracy, physical activity, and teamwork to support community services and job creation.

Starting pay is $15/hour with annual merit raises and production bonuses, plus free career training, team member discounts, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and tuition reimbursement (full-time only).

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; just a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail when sorting items for quality and value.
• Physically able to stand, bend, lift, and move bins of clothing.
• Reliable, responsible, and respectful team players.
• Committed to personal growth, teamwork, and Goodwill’s mission.
• This job keeps you active; standing, using hands, and reaching.

Responsibilities

• Sort donated clothing to determine what meets our quality standards.
• Identify and separate higher-value clothing for special handling.
• Organize sellable and unsellable items into the appropriate bins.
• Track daily production counts and maintain records.
• Hang and group clothing using our color rotation system.
• Stock or remove clothing from the sales floor as needed.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and compliant with procedures.
• Support other roles (donation processor, hanger, cashier) as needed.
• Report any theft, safety, or security concerns to management.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Reliable team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is seeking team members to sort donated clothing and manage items for sale. The role emphasizes accuracy, physical activity, and teamwork to support community services and job creation.

Starting pay is $15/hour with annual merit raises and production bonuses, plus free career training, team member discounts, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and tuition reimbursement (full-time only).