Merchandise Sorter

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas, Inc.; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join as a Merchandise Sorter at a leading nonprofit organization committed to community impact. You'll be responsible for sorting donated goods and ensuring quality control, playing a vital role in maximizing profitability for community training programs. The position emphasizes teamwork and individual initiative.

Benefits

Team-oriented environment

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• Basic math skills for counting and processing items.
• Reliable transportation and a valid picture ID required.

Responsibilities

• Sort apparel efficiently into categories while meeting processing quotas.
• Conduct quality control checks on donated items.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain a clean sorting area.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Customer Service

Education

None specified

Job description

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Job Posting: Merchandise Sorter

Location: McKinney, TX

Reports to: Plant Manager

Job Classification: Full Time **we do not offer part-time positions**

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt (hourly)

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Join the Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas team as a Sorter and play a crucial role in supporting our mission of transforming lives through the power of work. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are eager to contribute to our retail operations by ensuring the efficient and effective processing of donated goods.

Job Summary

As a Sorter, you will be responsible for the careful and accurate sorting of donated apparel, shoes, and soft line goods into boutique, salable, and salvage categories. Your role directly impacts the quality and quantity of merchandise available in our stores, ultimately supporting our goal of maximizing profitability and increasing training opportunities for those we serve. This position operates under the direct supervision of the Store Manager or Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer and donor service, ensuring 100% satisfaction.
• Work collaboratively with team members, taking initiative without needing direction.
• Stay informed about brand names, designer labels, and current fashion trends to properly assess the quality and value of donated items.
• Sort apparel efficiently, meeting the target of processing quota, as laid out in the guiding principles.
• Conduct quality control checks by identifying tears, stains, odors, broken zippers, missing pieces, etc.
• Assist with rotating merchandise onto the sales floor.
• Maintain a clean and organized sorting and processing area at all times.
• Adhere to all retail policies and safety procedures, reporting any hazards or injuries promptly.
• Ensure all donations are processed within 24 hours, keeping the merchandise flow steady.
  
  

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• Basic math skills for counting and processing items.
• Reliable transportation.
• A current, valid picture ID is required.
  
  

Physical Demands

This role requires physical activity, including standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 40 or more pounds. For heavier items, team assistance is available. Visual acuity, including close and distance vision, color perception, and depth perception, is necessary.

Why Join Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas?

By becoming a Sorter, you are not just taking a job-you are joining a mission-driven organization committed to community impact. We foster a team-oriented environment where every donation processed translates into opportunities for growth and success for those we serve.

If you are detail-oriented, energetic, and motivated by purpose, we encourage you to apply and be a part of something bigger than yourself. Let's create positive change-one donation at a time.

Apply today and help us continue to turn donations into jobs!

• NOTE*** Interview requests will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check spam/junk folders too.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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