Production Associate Full-time

Evergreen Goodwill; Port Orchard (WA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Evergreen Goodwill Port Orchard is hiring a Production Associate to sort salable merchandise from salvage, prepare items for sale, and support the retail operation. Expect a busy warehouse environment with emphasis on safety and accuracy in handling goods.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent; no prior experience required. The role offers a starting pay range of $17.13 to $19.00 per hour, DOE, and a benefits package including health coverage and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
• Experience: None
• Specific Skills/Knowledge/Licenses: None

Responsibilities

• Sort salable from salvage material and prepare merchandise for sale
• Remove salvage material and garbage from salable goods
• Evaluate and determine product value
• Prepare salable goods for retail store
• Maintain adequate merchandise in the retail store
• Identify goods for special sales and auctions
• Process and remove unsold items as appropriate
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Demonstrate safe work practices and report hazards
• Build and maintain customer satisfaction
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Port Orchard, 1700 SE Mile Hill Dr, Port Orchard, Washington, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Job Title: Production Associate

Pay Range: $17.13-19.00/hour DOE

Job Summary

Sort salable from salvage material and prepare merchandise for sale, sustaining production plant and retail operation.

Essential Functions

Remove salvage material and garbage from salable goods.

Evaluate and determine product value.

Prepare salable goods for retail store.

Maintain adequate merchandise in the retail store.

Identify goods for special sales and auctions.

Process and remove unsold items as appropriate.

Maintain a clean work environment.

Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.

Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Education:High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Experience:None

Specific Skills/Knowledge/Licenses: None

Essential Physical Abilities

• Lifting and carrying 30 - 40 pounds; Developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers;
• Standing for long periods of time; frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders;
• Able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain)

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities

• Problem Solving
• Communicating with the public
• Create and read written communication

Working Conditions

Warehouse environment, temperature varies, exposure to dust.

Everyone Is Welcome

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
• Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Job Training

EEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of r ace, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate .

Port Orchard, 1700 SE Mile Hill Dr, Port Orchard, Washington, United States of America