Clothing Grader Processor

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan in Adrian, MI is seeking a textiles examiner to inspect textiles for quality and determine whether items should be hung for sale or salvaged. The role directly supports store performance by ensuring proper sorting and rapid processing.

The position requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and flexibility to work evenings and some weekends. Training and safety responsibilities are also part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Able to stand for two hours at a time over a period spanning up to eight hours.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends some holidays.
• Maintain accuracy of paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Examine textiles for quality and determine whether product goes to hanging or salvage.
• Meet or exceed goals and standards of production and quality.
• Accomplishes assigned cleaning routine.
• Assist in the training of workers and consumers in cooperation with the Workforce Development Department staff.
• CARF: Ensure documentation and compliance with CARF standards.
• Maintain applicable safety standards, rules, and regulations in areas of responsibility.
• Have SMART objectives to drive performance and improve Goodwill's value to the community.
• Work with integrity and provide exemplary customer services to internal and external stakeholders.
• Have key metrics that drive performance taking a leadership role in maximizing the social and financial return of the community resources invested in Goodwill.
• Utilize the resources of the organization in an efficient and effective manner.
• Commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and leading change in creating community value.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in serving the needs of others and a positive attitude toward the community, co-workers, and individuals we serve.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 40 pounds

Evenings/weekends availability

Teamwork and customer service

Job description

Job Summary

Examines textiles to determine quality and suitability. Appropriately prepares for next station. Directly impacts organizational sales (50% of Goodwill sales are associated with apparel sales).

Essential Functions

1. Secures textiles from container.
2. Thoroughly examines condition and determines whether product goes to hanging or salvage.
3. Meets or exceeds goals and standards of production and quality.
4. Accomplishes assigned cleaning routine.
5. Assists in the training of workers and consumers in cooperation with the Workforce Development Department staff.

Additional Responsibilities

1. CARF: Ensure documentation and compliance with CARF standards.
2. Safety: Maintain applicable safety standards, rules, and regulations in areas of responsibility.
3. Outcome Driven: Have S.M.A.R.T objectives to drive performance and improve Goodwill's value to the community.
4. Stakeholder Focused: Work with integrity and provide exemplary customer services to internal and external stakeholders.
5. Accountability: Have key metrics that drive performance taking a leadership role in maximizing the social and financial return of the community resources invested in Goodwill.
6. Financial Stability: Utilize the resources of the organization in an efficient and effective manner.
7. Strategic Visioning: Commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and leading change in creating community value.
8. Professionalism: Demonstrate a genuine interest in serving the needs of others and a positive attitude toward the community, co-workers, and individuals we serve. Represent the organization to the public with a courteous, helpful and business‑like attitude.
9. Promote and demonstrate cooperation and teamwork.
10. Maintains safety standards in area of responsibility and throughout facility.
11. Responsible to maintain accuracy of paperwork.
12. Carries out additional duties assigned by the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or Key Holder.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to stand for two hours at a time over a period spanning up to eight hours.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends some holidays.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach, and lift up to 40 pounds, walking or standing to a significant degree, and be able to move large boxes, furniture, and other heavy items.