Apparel Quality Specialist - Belmont - Full-time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $15/hr

Merit raises & production bonuses

Free career training

Team member discounts

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, PTO

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is hiring for an entry-level donation processing and clothing organization role in Belmont, NC. No prior experience is required; a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are key.

The job is active, involving standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, sorting items, and assisting with merchandising. Starting pay is $15/hour with annual merit raises and production bonuses.

Qualifications

• No experience required; strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Physically able to stand, bend, lift, and move bins of clothing.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds; job involves active, hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Sort donated clothing to determine quality and value.
• Identify and separate higher-value items for special handling.
• Organize sellable and unsellable items into bins.
• Track daily production counts and maintain records.
• Hang and group clothing using 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

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Job description

Description

About Us

At Goodwill, your work helps fuel job creation, career training, and vital community services. We turn donations into opportunities—and you can be part of the mission.

We offer:

• Starting pay of $15/hour, plus annual merit raises and production bonuses
• Free career training & development programs
• Team member discounts
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement (Full Time Only)

Join a team where your work creates meaningful change.

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What You’ll Do

• 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.

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Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 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! Most of the time, you'll be standing, using your hands, and reaching above and below your shoulders. You'll often pull, throw, twist, and turn, with occasional talking, walking, pushing, bending, and stooping. Regularly lifting up to 10 pounds, and sometimes up to 50 pounds, is required. Strong close and depth vision are essential.