Production Team Member, Full-time

Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids; Berlin Township (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development services

20% discount at Grand Rapids stores

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids is seeking a Production Team Member to handle sorting, pricing, and processing donations in our backroom and processing center. You will determine market appeal and pricing while supporting store inventory and daily quotas.

This role requires standing, walking, and lifting 10–25 pounds, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency to help keep the sales floor stocked with quality merchandise and affordable options for customers.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and quality assessment abilities.
• Basic understanding of retail pricing and consumer appeal.
• Experience in retail, resale, or inventory management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, sort, and price incoming donations.
• Transform donated items into store inventory.
• Work independently while contributing to team production targets.
• Ensure the sales floor stays stocked with quality merchandise.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient work pace

Physical stamina

Reliability

Retail pricing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

At Goodwill we are Changing Lives and Communities through the Power of Work!–

The hourly wage for the Production Team Member is $13.73.

As a Production Team Member, you'll be the curator behind our store's inventory, transforming donated items into shopping discoveries for our customers. Working in our organized processing center, you'll evaluate, sort, and price incoming donations using your judgment for style, condition, and market appeal.

Your keen eye will help determine fair pricing strategies that balance accessibility for customers with revenue goals for our organization. You'll work independently while contributing to team production targets, ensuring our sales floor stays well-stocked with quality merchandise.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and quality assessment abilities
• Efficient work pace with consistent productivity
• Physical capability to stand, walk, and lift 10-25 pounds throughout your shift
• Reliability in meeting daily processing quotas
• Basic understanding of retail pricing and consumer appeal

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in retail, resale, or inventory management
• Knowledge of clothing brands, home goods, or collectibles
• Appreciation for sustainable business practices
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Physical Requirements:
• This role involves continuous standing and walking, regular lifting of items weighing 10-25 pounds, and working in a backroom warehouse environment.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Direct impact on community sustainability efforts
• Opportunity to discover unique and valuable items daily
• Consistent, goal-oriented work environment
• Contribute to affordable shopping options for community members

At Goodwill we offer:

• Professional development services, personal support services
• Tuition reimbursement
• 20% discount at the greater Grand Rapids retail stores
• Goodwill is a values-driven organization where integrity, respect, innovation, stewardship, and excellence guide our decisions and actions. We believe that different experiences and perspectives make us stronger and help us better serve our community.

At Goodwill we are Changing Lives and Communities through the Power of Work!

Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please email [e-mail]

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Basic mathematical ability. Retail experience preferred.