Retail Associate - Apparel Processor

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc.; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; 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. in Chardon, OH is hiring full-time retail associates to sort, hang, and tag quality apparel and domestic donations, ensuring style standards and donor satisfaction.

You will greet customers, uphold agency policies, and maintain a neat processing area. Responsibilities include categorizing items, checking for flaws, and meeting production targets.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications specified in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Sorts apparel into salable and salvage categories and checks for flaws (tears, stains, wetness, smell, soiled, broken zippers, missing buttons).
• Hangs and tags quality donations quickly while meeting production targets.
• Greet and thank customers/donors and uphold customer service standards per agency policies.

Job description

Join us in making a meaningful impact in Chardon!

We are hiring full-time 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, according to 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.
• Sorts apparel into salable and salvage categories. Provides quality assurance by checking for tears, stains, wetness, smell, soiled, broken zippers, and missing buttons. Items must be flaw‑free.
• Hangs and tags quality donations quickly, according to 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.
• Embodies DGR MODE Guiding Principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

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.