Apparel Quality & Sorting Specialist

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Free training programs

Team member discounts

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is hiring a Donations Associate to sort donated clothing, identify higher-value items, stock the floor, and maintain safety and cleanliness per procedures.

No experience is required; a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are essential. Starting pay is $15/hour with merit raises and production bonuses, plus full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• No experience required; 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.
• Regularly lifting up to 10 pounds, and sometimes up to 50 pounds.

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 as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Team player

Job description

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is hiring a Donations Associate to sort donated clothing, identify higher-value items, stock the floor, and maintain safety and cleanliness per procedures.

No experience is required; a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are essential. Starting pay is $15/hour with merit raises and production bonuses, plus full-time benefits.