Retail Production Associate, Hardlines — Impactful Role

Goodwill of Western NY; City of Olean (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Western New York in Olean, NY is hiring a Retail Backroom (Production) Associate - Hardlines for an on-site, full-time role. The position supports our mission by processing non-clothing donations for the sales floor and contributing to a high-performing production team.

Responsibilities include sorting donations, assessing item value, meeting daily production goals, and ensuring a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and efficient work style.
• Team player ready to contribute daily.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on setting.
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Sort non-clothing donations into sellable, salvage, or trash categories.
• Assess quality and identify items of value for pricing.
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality.
• Prepare donations for the sales floor.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Dispose of unsellable items using proper procedures.
• Support donation door operations and donation movement as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Physical stamina

Job description

Goodwill of Western New York in Olean, NY is hiring a Retail Backroom (Production) Associate - Hardlines for an on-site, full-time role. The position supports our mission by processing non-clothing donations for the sales floor and contributing to a high-performing production team.

Responsibilities include sorting donations, assessing item value, meeting daily production goals, and ensuring a clean, safe workspace.