Donation Sorting Specialist — Fast-Paced, Impactful Role

Goodwill Industries Group; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Group in South Bend, IN is seeking a full-time Donation Sorter to perform the initial sorting of donated materials and to ensure proper categorization for processing downstream.

You will sort soft goods, bundle shoes, and place items on appropriate tables, while following safety procedures and store guidelines. The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and teamwork in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Flexible availability.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to learn donation policies and store guidelines.
• Basic safety awareness and ability to follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial sorting of donated materials from crates, cages, carts, boxes, and barrels.
• Sort soft goods into hampers and transport them to designated areas.
• Pair and rubber-band shoes before placing them in barrels.
• Place wares, toys, and holiday items on dump tables; pass metal items to Wares Processors.
• Ensure sellable metal objects (copper, brass, aluminum, steel) are salvaged.
• Sort E&M items into wooden carts.
• Categorize books, records, tapes, CDs, and DVDs into designated carts or barrels.
• Place jewelry in designated containers.
• Dispose of unsellable or hazardous materials in designated bins.
• Clean and sweep crates, cages, and workstations to maintain a clutter-free environment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Friendly demeanor

Attention to detail

Learning ability

Safety awareness

Fast-paced work

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Goodwill Industries Group in South Bend, IN is seeking a full-time Donation Sorter to perform the initial sorting of donated materials and to ensure proper categorization for processing downstream.

You will sort soft goods, bundle shoes, and place items on appropriate tables, while following safety procedures and store guidelines. The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and teamwork in a busy environment.