Retail Associate - Apparel Processor

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc.; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive plan

Generous paid time off

Retirement planning with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. is hiring retail associates in Canton, Ohio. The role involves sorting, hanging, and tagging quality donations, ensuring high customer service standards.

Ideal candidates should have a good understanding of brand names and fashion trends, with the ability to maintain quality assurance and meet production targets. Employees enjoy a bonus plan, generous paid time off, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Stay knowledgeable of brand names, current and vintage items, fashion trends, and price points.
• Provide quality assurance by checking for flaws in donations.
• Maintain a neat and clean processing area.

Responsibilities

• Sort apparel into salable and salvage categories.
• Hang and tag quality donations quickly.
• Ensure the processing area is ready for the next shift.

Skills

Knowledge of brand names and fashion trends

Quality assurance skills

Ability to meet production targets

Job description

Join Goodwill in making a meaningful impact at Goodwill!

At Goodwill, we are dedicated to serving our community by providing high-quality goods, cultivating a supportive environment, and promoting an inclusive and equitable workplace. Our mission is to act as stewards of donations and the environment while celebrating success and adapting to change.

We are hiring retail associates to sort, hang, and tag quality apparel and domestic donations, ensuring quality standards for soft-line departments. You will uphold customer service standards by greeting and thanking customers and donors in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Stay knowledgeable of brand names, current and vintage items, fashion trends, and price points for apparel and domestic categories.
• Sort apparel into salable and salvage categories. Provide quality assurance by checking for tears, stains, wetness, smell, soiled, broken zippers, and missing buttons. Items must be flaw‑free.
• Hang and tag quality donations quickly, in accordance with agency standards, while meeting or exceeding individual production targets.
• Always maintain the processing area in a neat and clean condition. The station should always be ready for the next shift.
• Embode DGR MODE Guiding Principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Some Of The Great Perks Of Working At Goodwill

• Bonus incentive plan
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement planning with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount

Employees Who Work Full-time Are Also Eligible For

• Medical, dental, & vision benefits at a fraction of the premium cost
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost
• Life insurance at no cost
• Paid holidays

Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Background check required.