Part-Time Production Associate - Fort Collins Store

Goodwill of Colorado

Fort Collins (CO)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 27,000

Part time

48 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Jury duty

Bereavement leave

Retirement plan eligibility

Job summary

Goodwill of Colorado is seeking an Associate I, Retail Production to process and sort donated items, price and test items, and stock the sales floor for a well-organized shopping environment. You may handle various product areas and occasionally assist with donations.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and reliable communication with customers and staff. Part-time scheduling may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
1 year of retail experience preferred.
Attention to detail and ability to make decisions.
Ability to use basic technologies to follow company standards.
Ability to assess quality and value of product and pricing.
Ability to see color and use judgement to assess quality and value of product.

Responsibilities

Sort donated items by type and prepare for sale.
Hang, size, price, tag and price items for the sales floor.
Inspect and quick test items to ensure they are in good condition.
Provide excellent customer service to staff and customers.
Maintain organized production and sales floor areas and keep them clean.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Technology literacy

Decision making

Color vision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dolly

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Details

Description

Pay: $16.51 Hr.

Part‑Time position is available. Please tell us about your availability.

Job Summary

The Associate I, Retail Production will primarily work in a production environment processing and sorting donated items following company quality standards and guidelines to determine which items will be placed on the sales floor to be sold. This process includes pricing and testing guidelines as required. The Associate is responsible for ensuring the sales floor area is well stocked with product in an organized and presentable fashion. The Associate may occasionally be in contact with customers and expected to be responsive in communication and provide excellent customer service. The Associate may be assigned to various areas that they have been trained in to include hardlines, softlines, housewares, electronics, mechanical goods, books, or shoes per the business needs. This position may occasionally work in donations.

Essential Functions

Meets or exceeds minimum productivity standards and expectations/Key Performance Indicator (KPI)s for assigned duties.
Sort donated items by type (books, media, textiles, housewares, etc.) which include season, color, and quality of product.
Hang, size and price, tag, and prepare items to be sold on the sales floor.
Inspect and quick test items as needed that plug‑in or run on batteries to ensure the product is in good workable condition.
Make decisions to price according to Goodwill standards of quality and value of product (good, better, best), which may include researching the item’s value on the internet or utilizing other company tools and standards.
Ensure production and sales floor areas are well organized, stocked, properly merchandised, and clean.
Provide excellent customer service to fellow staff and customers; answer product questions as needed.
Rotate or pull old or unsold product in a timely manner from the sales floor to ensure product selection is refreshed as necessary.
May have additional responsibility of processing E‑Commerce product (sort, hang, size, price, tag, etc.).
Follow all retail center policies and procedures.
Ensure work areas are clear and organized and adhere to continuous improvement standards.
Follow all safety processes and procedures to help provide a safe working environment for employees and customers.
Cross‑train in other departments or areas; act as a back‑up for other areas as required.
Job duties may extend beyond the tasks listed and may include additional responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

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

A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience

One (1) year of retail experience is preferred.

Other

Must have attention to detail and ability to make decisions.
Ability to use basic technologies to be able to follow company standards.
Ability to use judgement to assess quality and value of product and pricing, researching value as necessary.
Ability to see color and use judgement to assess quality and value of product and pricing, researching value as necessary.
Must be able to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
Must have the ability to use a dolly and pallet jack as required.
Must be able to work a varied schedule which may include weekends, evenings and holidays as needed with occasional overtime.

Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E‑Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug‑free Workplace.

This position is eligible for Daily Pay! Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Part‑Time employees in our Retail and Sales/Operations Division are eligible for paid holidays, sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre‑tax or post‑tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements

Continuously (5-8 hours)
Frequently (3-4 hours)
Occasionally (1-2 hours)
Never

Lifting

Heavy: 45 lbs >= over - OCCASIONALLY
Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY
Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

Carrying

Heavy: 45 lbs >= over - OCCASIONALLY
Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY
Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

Pushing/Pulling

FREQUENTLY

Reaching

Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY, At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY, Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY, Twisting - CONTINUOUSLY, Bending - FREQUENTLY, Kneeling/Crawling – FREQUENTLY, Squat - FREQUENTLY

Climbing

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY, Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLY

Hearing

FREQUENTLY

Vision