Retail Associate - Apparel Processor

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc.; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive

Generous PTO

Retirement match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount

Medical benefits (for full-time)

Disability insurance (short/long)

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. in Weirton, WV is seeking retail associates to sort, hang, and tag quality apparel and domestic donations, ensuring compliance with soft-line department quality standards.

You will greet customers and donors, provide service with a smile, and help maintain a clean, efficient processing area while meeting production targets and following agency policies.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills helpful
• Eye for quality and detail required
• Knowledge of apparel brands and pricing desirable

Responsibilities

• Sort apparel into salable and salvage categories while checking for flaws.
• Hang and tag quality donations quickly and accurately to agency standards.
• Maintain a neat, clean processing area and be ready for the next shift.
• Uphold brand standards and contribute to production targets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Brand knowledge

Job description

Join Goodwill in making a meaningful impact in Weirton, WV.

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. You will uphold customer service standards by greeting and thanking customers and donors in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

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

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.

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.