Grader - Textiles

Goodwill Industries Of Dallas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Of Dallas is seeking an Entry Textile Grader in Denton, TX to grade donated textiles using a good, better, best system and keep the work area clean and safe.

The role requires reading and following directions, standing for long periods, and maintaining a neat appearance with proper badge and dress code. Prior retail/stock handling experience is preferred and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to adhere to the organization’s Core Principles.
• Knowledge of retail and/or stock handling.
• Ability to react calmly and react to emergency situations.
• Ability to listen and follow directions.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Knowledge of shoe brands and current trends.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Education and/or Experience: Previous retail and/or stock handling experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grade donated textile based on brand and quality using Goodwill’s good, better, and best grading process.
• Keep the production area clean, neat, and safe.
• Maintain a well-groomed appearance and appropriate dress code including name badge.
• Assist in textile and miscel power hour process per established procedure.
• Responsible for performing their assigned duties within the framework of our Core Principles.
• Attending in-service and related training as assigned by Team Leader.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead and Production Team Lead.

Skills

Core Principles adherence

Retail stock handling

Calm under pressure

Follow directions

Stand for long periods

Shoe brand knowledge

English language skills

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Entry
• Job Location: DENTON, TX 76205
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $14.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: Day

SUMMARY Under the direction of the Team Leader and Production Team Leader, the Textile Grader is responsible for grading donated textiles based on brand and quality using Goodwill’s good, better, and best grading process. In addition, the Textile Grader must maintain the production area by keeping the workstation clean, neat, and in a safe condition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Grade donated textile based on brand and quality using Goodwill’s good, better, and best grading process.
• Keep the production area clean, neat, and safe.
• Maintain a well-groomed appearance and appropriate dress code including name badge.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Assist in textile and miscel power hour process per established procedure.
• Responsible for performing their assigned duties within the framework of our Core Principles.
• Attending in-service and related training as assigned by Team Leader.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead and Production Team Lead.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES

• Ability to adhere to the organization’s Core Principles.
• Knowledge of retail and/or stock handling.
• Ability to react calmly and react to emergency situations.
• Ability to listen and follow directions.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Knowledge of shoe brands and current trends.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Education and/or Experience: Previous retail and/or stock handling experience is preferred.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

(e.g. physical or environmental requirements, irregular work schedule, required license or certification, background check)

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, push and pull.
• Sufficient mobility to turn from side to side and the ability to lean and remove items from containers.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).