Outlet Production Associate

Evergreen Goodwill; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Goodwill in Seattle, WA seeks an Outlet Production Associate to sort salable items from salvage, and prepare merchandise for sale in the outlet. The role supports the production plant and retail operations, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Primary duties include loading/unloading containers, evaluating value, maintaining tallies, and preparing goods for display. No prior experience required; basic English and math skills are sufficient, with a focus on teamwork.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or education required for the role.
• Ability to read, speak, and write basic English and perform basic math.
• Ability to work with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload transportation containers.
• Remove goods from containers and place in designated areas.
• Sort salvage material from salable goods and separate garbage.
• Evaluate product value as needed.
• Prepare salable goods for the retail store.
• Maintain production tallies.
• Identify goods for auctions or special sales.
• Remove unsold items from the sales floor when appropriate.
• Contribute to team effort and customer satisfaction.
• Follow safety practices and report hazards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic English

Basic Math

Diversity teamwork

Education

No experience or education required

Job description

Job Title: Outlet Production Associate

Salary: $21.30/hrly

Location: Seattle Goodwill Outlet, Seattle WA

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

include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• 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.