Apparel Quality & Sorting Specialist — Free Training

Socket.dev; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free career training

Team member discounts

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Goodwill in Charlotte, NC is hiring for a donation processing role. You will sort donated clothing, assess quality, and help organize items for sale on the floor. No experience is required, and you will be trained on process and safety procedures.

You’ll be standing most of the time, lifting up to 50 pounds, and supporting team members across roles. The position offers growth through training programs and a positive community mission.

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.
• Regularly lifting up to 50 pounds is required.

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

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

Goodwill in Charlotte, NC is hiring for a donation processing role. You will sort donated clothing, assess quality, and help organize items for sale on the floor. No experience is required, and you will be trained on process and safety procedures.

You’ll be standing most of the time, lifting up to 50 pounds, and supporting team members across roles. The position offers growth through training programs and a positive community mission.