Apparel Quality Specialist-Franklin Square Store-Part Time

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont; Lowell (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free career training

Team member discounts

Medical, dental, vision, PTO, tuition

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is seeking team members to sort donated clothing, determine quality, and prepare items for sale. Starting pay is $15/hour, with annual merit raises and production bonuses. We offer free career training and development programs, team member discounts, and comprehensive benefits.

Join a mission-driven team that keeps customers and donors at the heart of our work. Expect active, hands-on work and opportunities to grow within a supportive nonprofit

Qualifications

• No experience required; strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Detail-oriented when sorting items for quality and value.
• Physically able to stand, lift and move bins of clothing.
• Reliable, responsible team player.
• Committed to personal growth and Goodwill’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Sort donated clothing to meet quality standards.
• Identify and separate higher-value clothing.
• Organize sellable and unsellable items into bins.
• Track daily production counts and maintain records.
• Hang and group clothing using color rotation.
• Stock or remove clothing from the sales floor.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and compliant with procedures.
• Support other roles as needed.
• Report any theft, safety, or security concerns to management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Team player

Physical stamina

Reliability

Job description

Description

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.

About Us

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.