Apparel Quality Specialist - No Experience Needed

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $15

Merit raises

Production bonuses

Career training

Team discounts

Benefits package

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont in Huntersville, NC is hiring a donations associate to sort donated clothing and keep the sales floor organized. This role supports our mission by turning donations into opportunities for job training and community services.

Starting pay is $15/hour, with annual merit raises and production bonuses. No experience required—just a strong work ethic, reliability, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• No experience required; willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail when sorting donations for quality and value.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and move bins 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 and report any safety concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Physical stamina

Team player

Job description

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont in Huntersville, NC is hiring a donations associate to sort donated clothing and keep the sales floor organized. This role supports our mission by turning donations into opportunities for job training and community services.

Starting pay is $15/hour, with annual merit raises and production bonuses. No experience required—just a strong work ethic, reliability, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced retail environment.