Production Associate - Deja Blue Store

Goodwill of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

Goodwill of Colorado in Denver, CO is seeking an Associate I, Retail Production. The role centers on processing and sorting donated items, determining which items go to the sales floor, and handling pricing and testing according to standards.

You will ensure the sales floor is well-stocked, organized, and presented, with occasional customer interactions. The position runs a Day Shift from 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday through Thursday, and may involve occasional donations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year retail experience preferred.
• Ability to work Sunday through Thursday; day shift 10 am–5 pm.

Responsibilities

• Sort donated items by type and quality for pricing.
• Hang, size, price, tag, and prepare items for sale.
• Test items with battery or plug-in checks for operability.
• Price items according to quality standards and value.
• Keep sales floor stocked, organized, and presented.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to product questions.
• Cross-train in other areas and assist with donations as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay: $20.34/Hr.

Full-Time positions are available. Availability to work Sunday through Thursday. Shift will be a Day Shift - 10 am to 5 pm.

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.

Application deadline

11/12/2026

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.

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.

Benefits

• Full-Time employees in our Retail and Sales/Operations Division are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never
• LIFTING: (as defined by ADA) 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 Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY Visual, distant - OCCASIONALLY Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY Visual, color vision – CONTINUSOULY
• Hands/Fingers Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY WALKING - FREQUENTLY STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY SITTING - NEVER SPEAKING - OCCASIONALLY

Job Title: 587 – Associate I, Retail Production

Dept Number: Varies - Retail