Outlet Production Associate

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is hiring an Outlet Production Associate in Seattle. The role focuses on sorting salable merchandise from salvage, and preparing items for sale in the outlet environment.

The position emphasizes accuracy in production tallies, handling shipments, and maintaining efficient store operations. No prior experience is required, and basic English is sufficient for daily tasks, with safety and teamwork being central to daily duties.

Qualifications

• Basic English reading and writing required.
• Ability to work with a diverse team.
• No prior experience or education required.
• Able to read, speak and write simple English and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload transportation containers.
• Sort salvage from salable goods and prepare merchandise for sale.
• Maintain production tallies and track quantities.
• Identify goods for special sales and auctions.
• Prepare salable goods for retail store.
• Remove unsold items from the sales floor as needed.
• Support a safe workplace and report hazards.
• Maintain customer satisfaction through teamwork.

Skills

Basic English

Teamwork

Organizing

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Title: Outlet Production Associate

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Salary: $21.30

Location: Seattle Outlet

About The Position

The Outlet Production Associate is responsible for sorting salable from salvage material and prepare merchandise for sale, sustaining production plant and retail operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Load and unload transportation containers.
• Remove goods form transportation containers and place in designated areas.
• Sort and remove salvage material and garbage from salable goods.
• Evaluate and determine product value as requested.
• Prepare salable goods for retail store.
• Maintain production tallies.
• Identify goods for special sales and auctions.
• Remove and process unsold items from sales floor as appropriate.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Demonstrates safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

• No previous experience or education required
• Ability to read, speak and write Basic English and perform basic math skills
• Ability to work with a diverse team

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: None

Computer/Technology Skills: None

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 40-60 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; balance; bend and reach with hands and arms; use feet to operate foot pedal operation; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to climb ladders, sit, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities

• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting
• Recording data
• Problem Solving
• Team player
• Communicating with the public
• Creating written communication

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an outdoors environment, temperature varies with weather and exposure to dust. The noise level in the work environment is loud. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Everyone Is Welcome

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
• Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mentorship Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Job Training

EEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate.