Production Associate - NEW LOCATION! MADISON WEST SIDE

Goodwillscwi; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Production Associate for its new retail location in Madison. This role is essential in maximizing store profitability by sorting and pricing donations while ensuring a clean and safe environment. No prior experience is necessary, as training will be provided. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to customer service. Join a team dedicated to building skills and changing lives in the community. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute positively while engaging with a diverse range of individuals.

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary, training provided.
• Ability to learn safe operation of power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Sort donations efficiently for e-commerce and store.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Interact professionally with customers and donors.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Skills

Ability to Operate Power Equipment

Education

No specific education required

Job description

All Jobs > Production Associate - NEW LOCATION! MADISON WEST SIDE!

Description

General Summary:

This position will be for our new West Side Retail location at 7475 Mineral Point RD, Madison, WI 53717. Training will take place at our Nakoma or Middleton, WI locations, as well as out Outlet location until the West Side Retail location opens.

The Production Associate maximizes store profitability by efficiently working the process, sorting and pricing donation to provide a fresh and full store. This role helps to build skills and change lives in each of our communities.

• Uses quality standards to sort donations into outbound containers for e-commerce, salvage, or trash
• Quickly determines if item is unit priced or tagged with good/better/best price using standard guideline
• Easily identify brands and high interest items to maximize value in store or through e-commerce
• Meets 1 touch production goals- HL Donations from door to floor in 15 minutes or 1 SL rack per hour
• Communicates with material handler to bring product, empty garbage and swap out salvage containers
• Promptly greets customers when on the sales floor and donors when in the donation center
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following established 5S and safety guidelines
• Works the process staying in station producing primary donations, as assigned
• Works the process providing back-up to take in donations or put out product, as assigned
• Consistently interacting with co-workers, shoppers, and donors in a professional and pleasant manner
• Consistently perform all duties within the framework of our Core Values

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to learn safe operation of power equipment, if over 18
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills

Travel Required: No

Required education and/or work experience:

• No experience necessary

Description of physical working environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the facility and use a full range of motion to lift push or pull up to 25 lbs.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Goodwill of South Central of Wisconsin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For a complete position description or questions, please contact Talent Aquisition Specialist, Maria Strauss, at [e-mail]