Retail Associate - Apparel Processor

Goodwill Industries Of Gr. Cleveland & East Central Ohio; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive plan

Generous paid time off

Retirement planning with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount

Medical, dental, & vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Of Gr. Cleveland & East Central Ohio is seeking retail associates in Painesville, Ohio to sort, hang and tag quality apparel and domestic donations while upholding brand standards.

You\'ll work in a fast-paced environment, ensure items are flaw-free, maintain a clean processing area, and contribute to an inclusive, team-oriented workplace with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience sorting and tagging apparel and donations.
• Ability to uphold quality standards and inspect items.
• Maintain neat processing area and meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Sort apparel into salable and salvage categories.
• Hang and tag donations per standards.
• Maintain neat processing area.
• Embody DGR MODE Guiding Principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Brand knowledge

Fashion trends

Quality inspection

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Join Goodwill in making a meaningful impact in Painesville, 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.