Apparel Quality & Sorting Specialist

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 42,706,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is seeking an entry-level team member to support donation processing and retail operations at our locations. You will sort donated clothing, assess quality, and help prepare items for sale, while learning our processes and mission.

This role emphasizes physical activity, attention to detail, and teamwork. It offers opportunities for growth and development, as part of Goodwill’s community services and job training initiatives.

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.
• Job keeps you active with standing, lifting up to 50 pounds and varied movements.

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

Team player

Growth mindset

Job description

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is seeking an entry-level team member to support donation processing and retail operations at our locations. You will sort donated clothing, assess quality, and help prepare items for sale, while learning our processes and mission.

This role emphasizes physical activity, attention to detail, and teamwork. It offers opportunities for growth and development, as part of Goodwill’s community services and job training initiatives.