Production Associate - Donated Goods

Goodwill-Industries-of-Gr.-Cleveland-; Garfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive plan

Daily Pay

Generous paid time off

Retirement planning with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio is seeking a Production Associate for Donated Goods in Garfield Heights, OH. This hourly, full-time role supports sorting, processing, and pricing donated items to create quality merchandise for stores. It is active, fast-paced production work in a store and processing environment, not a traditional retail job.

You’ll work as part of a team, meet daily production goals, and help donors. No experience required; training provided.

Qualifications

• Active, physical work and steady pace.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Team player with a positive, friendly attitude.
• Good communication with teammates and donors.
• Curiosity about brands, vintage items, and collectibles.
• No experience required. We’ll train you. Warehouse, production, sorting, or customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sort and process apparel and domestics: Inspect items for tears, stains, odors, and missing buttons or zippers. Sort into salable and salvage, then hang and tag to meet production goals.
• Sort and price hard goods: Sort housewares, collectibles, electronics, and other items into salable, e-commerce, and salvage categories. Price items based on brand and condition, and move carts to the sales floor.
• Greet and support donors: Welcome donors, help unload vehicles, hand out receipts, and pre-sort donations into categories. Say thank you to every donor.
• Keep production moving: Meet daily production goals, keep accurate counts, and keep your work area clean and safe for the next shift.
• Work as a team: Assist with floor running, rotating merchandise, and moving materials; collaborate to meet daily goals.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Curiosity about brands

Job description

Production Associate - Donated Goods: Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio

Location: Garfield Heights, OH | Pay: $13.40 | Type: Hourly, Full-time

About the Job

Do you like staying on your feet, working with your hands, and seeing the results of your work by the end of your shift? Join our Production Team at Goodwill! You'll help turn donated goods into quality merchandise for our stores. This is not a traditional retail job. It's active, fast-paced production work in a store and processing environment. If you like to keep moving and take pride in doing quality work efficiently, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

Depending on your position, you may:

• Sort and process apparel and domestics: Inspect items for tears, stains, odors, and missing buttons or zippers. Sort them into salable and salvage, then hang and tag them to meet production goals.
• Sort and price hard goods: Sort housewares, collectibles, electronics, and other items into salable, e-commerce, and salvage categories. Price items based on brand and condition, and move carts to the sales floor.
• Greet and support donors: Welcome donors, help unload vehicles, hand out receipts, and pre-sort donations into categories. Every donor hears, "You changed a life today. Thank you!"
• Keep production moving: Meet daily production goals, keep accurate counts, and keep your work area clean and safe for the next shift.
• Work as a team: Pitch in on floor running, rotating merchandise, and moving materials, and work with teammates to meet daily goals.

Qualifications

• Someone who is comfortable with active, physical work and a steady pace
• Attention to detail and a good eye for quality
• A team player with a positive, friendly attitude
• Good communication skills, since you'll work with teammates and donors
• Curiosity about brands, vintage items, and collectibles
• No experience required. We'll train you. Warehouse, production, sorting, or customer service experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Bonus incentive plan
• Daily Pay
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement planning with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount

Employees who work full-time are also eligible for:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits at a fraction of the premium cost
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost
• Life insurance at no cost
• Paid holidays

Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants who need accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job can contact Human Resources.

Background check required.