Apparel Quality Specialist - Denver - Full-time

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

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.

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.

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.

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.