Production Associate - Onalaska

Goodwill North Central Wisconsin; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill North Central Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated team member for our backroom/warehouse operations. You will process donated items, sort and price goods, and prepare merchandise for the floor while safely operating power equipment.

The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work evenings or weekends as needed. Join a mission-driven nonprofit that supports employment pathways and community impact.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize tasks under time constraints.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process and sort donated items to meet production goals.
• Identify items to send to e-Commerce per guidelines and stage items for the floor.
• Set price points and ticket items for visibility.
• Operate power equipment as trained (stacker, pallet jack, etc.).
• Maintain a clean, safe backroom and assist with general cleaning.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Math skills

Tools

Power equipment operation

Job description

Who We Are:Goodwill NCW is a nonprofit organization with 28 retail stores across north-central Wisconsin. We are proud of the life-transforming impact we make in our communities and to our planet with the help of our donors and shoppers. Together, we bring our values to life, power our mission of elevating people by eliminating barriers to employment and transform lives through skill building for sustained employment and improved financial stability. Our unwavering commitment to addressing the unique needs of our communities drives us to continuously evolve.What You’ll Get To Do:Processes new and donated items to meet production goals and uses team lifts as needed.Sorts and categorizes items, identifies items to send to e-Commerce according to organizational guidelines, and safely separates and disposes hazardous items.Determines price point and tickets items for easy visibility.Stages items to ensure fresh to the floor products for our customers.Operates power equipment (stacker and power pallet jack, tilt master, compactor, tipper and forklift).Maintains a clean, safe, and organized backroom area; completes checklists and assists with general cleaning tasks.Adheres to proper operation of pallet jack and compactor (if 18 years or older and trained/checked off).Other duties as assigned.What We Need From You:Excellent time management and prioritization skills and the ability to work through multiple tasks simultaneously under time constraints.Excellent communication, customer service skills, and strong attention to detail preferred.Basic math skills required.Experience operating power equipment preferred.Experience with computers or a willingness and ability to learn.Reliable transportation and ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, evenings, and weekends, with regular and timely attendance in accordance with the assigned work schedule.Work Environment:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the key functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is performed primarily in a standard retail backroom or warehouse environment with extensive team member contact and frequent interruptions.Primary function requires sufficient physical ability to repetitively:Stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours).Independently twist, lift, carry, push or pull moderate (10 pounds) to heavy (25 pounds) of weight; using a team lift for objects weighing over 25 pounds.Reach (approximately 54 inches).Frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch.Sufficient hand and finger dexterity to perform detailed tasks.Verbally communicate to exchange information.