Production Associate - Donated Goods Prep

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA MICHIGAN INC.; Michigan; On-site; USD 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

VOA Michigan is hiring a Production Associate in Burton, MI to sort, inspect, and prepare donated items for resale. You’ll determine quality, tag merchandise, and help display products while keeping the production area clean and safe.

The role supports efficient flow from donation to sales floor, with emphasis on detail, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer and mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and good decision-making skills.
• Ability to evaluate the quality and condition of donated merchandise.
• Knowledge of apparel, footwear, and accessory brands is a plus.
• Reliable, organized, and able to follow directions.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Sort, inspect, and prepare donated items for resale
• Determine product quality and value for clothing, shoes, and accessories
• Hang, tag, and merchandise products for display
• Stock sales floor racks and remove unsellable items
• Assist with unloading donation carts, bags, and boxes
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production area
• Support efficient merchandise flow from donation to sales floor

Skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

Quality evaluation

Brand knowledge

Reliable and organized

Follow directions

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Job description

VOA Michigan is hiring a Production Associate in Burton, MI to sort, inspect, and prepare donated items for resale. You’ll determine quality, tag merchandise, and help display products while keeping the production area clean and safe.

The role supports efficient flow from donation to sales floor, with emphasis on detail, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer and mission-driven organization.