Production Associate I

Goodwill Omaha; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 17,900 - 25,494; 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)

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Personal day

Paid holidays

Cultural holiday observance

Job summary

Goodwill Omaha is seeking a Production Associate I in Elkhorn, NE. This part-time position is focused on accepting and processing donations for retail sale. Key duties include assisting donors, sorting donations, and maintaining the retail area. Ideal candidates should possess a GED or high school diploma, customer service experience, and a positive attitude. The role offers competitive pay and benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must work flexible hours to meet operational needs.
• High-energy and positive contributor.
• Knowledge of donation guidelines and recalled items.

Responsibilities

• Assist donors in unloading items and pre-sort donations.
• Provide excellent customer service to donors.
• Inspect, hang, sort, and tag clothing as per policy.
• Clean retail area and stock product on sales floor.
• Cross-train in other departments as necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Communication

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Job Opening: Production Associate I

Location: 18905 Evans St., Elkhorn, NE

Job Id: 6226

# of Openings: 3

Department: Retail Store

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.
• Maintain a working relationship with supervisor and co‑workers.
• Have the ability to work as part of a team.
• Serve as a positive role model for co‑workers, program 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. 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.
• Be a high‑energy, positive contributor.
• Be knowledgeable of donation guidelines and recalled items.
• 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.).

Benefits

• 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

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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