Retail Production Associate

DeKalb Health; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of South Texas Inc. is seeking a part-time Retail Production Assistant to handle sorting and processing of textiles and wares. The role emphasizes courteous, professional service aligned with Goodwill values and standards.

Responsibilities include processing donations, maintaining production levels, addressing customer concerns, and ensuring organized inventory. Candidates should be able to lift up to 25 lbs with assistance and uphold safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor with strong customer service skills.
• Effective communication with internal staff and external customers.
• Able to work well with others in a respectful, collaborative manner.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Reading and writing skills to complete agency forms as required.

Responsibilities

• Process donations for hanging, tagging, tallying, and pricing.
• Maintain production levels to achieve store goals.
• Address customer complaints courteously and refer to supervisor as needed.
• Ensure inventory is distributed efficiently within store fixtures.
• Accept donations from the public and provide receipts upon request.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Instruction comprehension

Bilingual preferred

Job description

• Base Pay $11.50 / Hour


• Job Category Administrative


• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

Retail Production Assistant

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Retail Production Assistants are responsible for sorting and processing textiles and wares. The RTA is expected to be courteous and professional while upholding the Goodwill values of -Empowerment, Public Trust, Respect, Innovation, Quality, and Safety.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES

• Process donations for hanging, tagging, tallying, and pricing


• Maintain production levels to achieve store goals


• When required, courteously address customer complaints, referring to the Store Manager or Crew Leader as necessary


• Ensures inventory is distributed efficiently within store fixtures


• Accept donations from the general public as needed, providing donation receipt upon request from the donor


• Maintains a clean, organized work area that is presentable to the general public and meets agency standards


• Attend scheduled meetings as required


• Perform custodial duties as necessary


• Adhere to and enforce all safety and loss prevention procedures to prevent injury to others or him/herself and damage to any property, equipment, and/or inventory


• Embrace the core values of the agency in the spirit in which the agency operates at work and in the community


• Contribute to the fulfillment of department and agency objectives and goals


• Comply with all department and agency policies, procedures, and regulations


• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate a professional mannerism with a high degree of customer service skills


• Ability to communicate effectively with internal employees and external customers


• Ability to work well with others in a respectful and collaborative work manner


• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions


• Ability to read, and write with the ability to comprehend and complete agency forms as required for operational purposes


• Bilingual preferred but not required


• Ability to perform basic adding and subtracting math calculations

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, and crouch for extended periods


• Weather conditions - variable - including extreme heat and cold, may work outside for extended periods


• Ability to work in a humid and/or dusty environment


• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. or more with 2-person assistance

Goodwill Industries of South Texas Inc. is an EO employer M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.