Retail Associate - Apparel Processor

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc.; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; 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 North Canton, Ohio is hiring retail associates to sort, hang, and tag quality apparel and domestic donations, ensuring compliance with soft-line department quality standards.

You will learn current fashion trends, assess brand-name items, and maintain a neat processing area. The role includes meeting production targets and upholding the agency's guiding principles while supporting a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Apparel knowledge including current and vintage items and price points.
• Ability to sort apparel by quality and category.

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 and perform quality checks for tears, stains, wetness, odor, soil, broken zippers, and missing buttons.
• Hang and tag quality donations quickly in line with agency standards and meet or exceed production targets.
• Keep the processing area neat and ready for the next shift.
• Demonstrate DGR MODE Guiding Principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Apparel knowledge

Job description

Join Goodwill in making a meaningful impact in North Canton, Ohio! 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 compliance with soft-line department quality standards.

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, 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.
• Embodies 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.