Production Associate I

Goodwill Omaha; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA)

Life insurance

Short & Long-term disability

Retirement plan with company match

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Personal day

Job summary

Goodwill Omaha in Blair, NE is looking for a Part-time Production Associate I to help with accepting donations and processing items for the retail floor. You will contribute to our mission of helping people in the community through education, training, and job placement services while supporting store operations.

You'll work with a team, greet donors, sort and price items, stock shelves, and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma preferred.
• Previous customer service, warehouse, production or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accept donations and process/sort donated goods.
• Assist donors in unloading items.
• Provide excellent customer service and greet donors.
• Inspect, hang, sort and tag clothing and donations per policy.
• Stock product on shelves and ensure sales floor is stocked.
• Rotate/pull old/unsold product and maintain clean store area.
• Crosstrain in other departments and back-up as required.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Warehouse experience

Customer service experience

Job description

When You Work at Goodwill, You Work To Make a Difference

Join OVER 800 employees who have found fulfilling jobs and success with Goodwill.

We foster an inclusive culture, value diversity, and are committed to transforming the lives of people in our community through education, training, and work. Working at Goodwill Omaha, you’ll play a valuable role in helping people in our community with disabilities and other competitive disadvantages find the education, training, and job placement services that position them for success.

Goodwill Omaha offers a number of benefits for full- and part-time employees. These may include the following:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Short & Long-term disability
• Retirement plan with company match
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Rain partner
• Vacation pay
• Sick pay
• Personal day
• Paid holidays
• Competitive pay
• Cultural holiday observance

Our Hiring Process

After we process your application, a representative of Goodwill Omaha will contact you if we are interested in learning more about your skills and how you can contribute to Goodwill. Because of the large number of applications we receive, we cannot contact each applicant.

Need Help Applying?

If you have questions about our current openings you can call Human Resources 402-341-4609 or visit us at 4805 N 72nd street administrative offices. We can also assist with updating resumes, filling out online applications, and practicing interview skills. These classes are part of our Goodwill Works FREE program offerings. Check out all of our community classes at GoodwillOmaha.org or visit a training center near you.

• 4805 N 72nd St. Omaha, NE. – 531-263-7142
• 705 N 16th St. Council Bluffs, IA – 402-231-1933

Job Openings

Position:Production Associate I

Location: Blair, NE, 68008

Job Id:6319

# of Openings:1

Production Associate I
Department: Retail Store

Employment Status: Part-time

Work Location: Blair Employment Status: Part-time Pay range: $15.75
JOB SUMMARY
This position is accountable for accepting donations and processing/sorting donated goods to be sold on the retail floor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist donors in unloading items and pre-sort donations
• Provide excellent customer service, greeting donors in a timely manner
• Make decisions on product quality and assist in pricing items accordingly
• Inspect, hang, sort and tag clothing and donations in accordance with Goodwill Retail Operations Policy
• Assist in processing, pricing and distribution of hard lines
• Stock product on shelves, racks and on sales floor, ensuring the sales floor is fully stocked with new product at all times during hours of operation
• Rotate/Pull old/unsold product from sales floor
• Clean inside retail floor area, organize shelves and racks, pick up trash, collecting carts, snow removal, etc.
• Crosstrain in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required
• Meet or exceed the attendance expectations for this position
• Actively maintain a safe, healthy, and positive environment that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of employees, customers, and participants
• Other duties as assigned

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Personally participate in ongoing cross training opportunities, education and development as well as supporting others in their efforts to develop.
• Working relationship with supervisor and co-workers.
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be a positive role model for co-workers/programs participants and customers.

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Educate customers and the community about the mission and vision of the organization.
• Demonstrate the Goodwill core values through actions and words.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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 AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• GED or High School Diploma preferred
• Previous customer service, warehouse, production or related experience preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to work flexible hours as required in order to meet operational needs of the store.
• To be a high-energy, positive contributor.
• Knowledgeable of donation guidelines and recalled items.
• Must have a sense of urgency.
• Desire to work hard and perform well with dedication and great work ethic.
• Communicate effectively with managers, supervisors, customers and other associates.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Medium
Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Involves walking or standing most of the time with a degree of pushing and pulling.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Moderate
Occasionally exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise fumes, dust, etc.)

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Goodwill Omaha is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. For our EEO policy statement, please click here.

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