Retail Production/Donation

Goodwillswmi; Paw Paw, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan is seeking a Retail Production/Donation team member to support merchandising, production, and donation sorting in our Kalamazoo area stores. You will help meet store goals while upholding our mission and values in a dynamic retail environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy in pricing, safe handling of donations, and teamwork. Previous experience is not required; high school diploma or GED preferred. A physically active, reliable candidate thrives here.

Qualifications

• Recognize quality and value of items.
• Perform basic arithmetic, reading and writing.
• Merchandise products in the store.
• Operate forklift or be trained to operate forklift safely.
• Use pallet jack and move pallets.
• Be organized and able to work as a productive team member.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors and assist in unloading vehicles.
• Examine donated goods to determine sell-ability.
• Meet or exceed daily goals.
• Practice safe and effective work habits.
• Merchandise items in the store to increase sales.
• Assist with unloading and loading of products.
• Keep back room organized and clean.
• Ensure all production and donor records are completed correctly.
• Determine price and labeling each item using established categories.
• Perform other tasks as requested by management.

Skills

Recognizing quality/value

Basic arithmetic/reading/writing

Merchandise store products

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Organizing & categorizing

Team member & self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan

WHY WORK FOR GOODWILL?

Ready for a career with impact? Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan (Goodwill SWMI) gives you the opportunity to make a difference in your local community while building your professional skills. Goodwill SWMI is a complex enterprise offering a wide range of career opportunities. Our organization rewards creativity and innovation, while offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Our team members enjoy a unique work environment that is professional, fast paced and fulfilling.

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

Goodwill SWMI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our nearly 300 dedicated team members help achieve our mission of improving the community by providing employment, education, training and support services tailored to individual needs across a six county territory. At Goodwill SWMI, the work we do makes a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve and, in turn, in the communities in which we live. Goodwill SWMI manages ten retail stores (with attached, attended donation centers and one stand-alone donation center), Contract Manufacturing Operations as well as Custodial & Janitorial business units. These business operations provide stability to our organization that is not always enjoyed by nonprofit organizations solely funded by outside sources. Our organization’s values shape our culture and guide our interactions with program participants, customers, community and one another. Our shared commitment to Living the Mission; Promoting Teamwork; Driving Collaboration; Taking Responsibility for our Actions and Behaviors; Respecting and Appreciating Others is what makes us successful and inspires all that we do.

WHY WORK FOR GOODWILL? Ready for a career with impact? Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan (Goodwill SWMI) gives you the opportunity to make a difference in your local community while building your professional skills. Goodwill SWMI is a complex enterprise offering a wide range of career opportunities. Our organization rewards creativity and innovation, while offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Our team members enjoy a unique work environment that is professional, fast paced and fulfilling. ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION Goodwill SWMI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our nearly 300 dedicated team members help achieve our mission of improving the community by providing employment, education, training and support services tailored to individual needs across a six county territory. At Goodwill SWMI, the work we do makes a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve and, in turn, in the communities in which we live. Goodwill SWMI manages ten retail stores (with attached, attended donation centers and one stand‑alone donation center), Contract Manufacturing Operations as well as Custodial & Janitorial business units. These business operations provide stability to our organization that is not always enjoyed by nonprofit organizations solely funded by outside sources. Our organization’s values shape our culture and guide our interactions with program participants, customers, community and one another. Our shared commitment to Living the Mission; Promoting Teamwork; Driving Collaboration; Taking Responsibility for our Actions and Behaviors; Respecting and Appreciating Others is what makes us successful and inspires all that we do. Want to learn more about Goodwill SWMI? Go to our website at: www.goodwillswmi.org

Retail Production/Donation

General Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the team member in this position is to support the store in merchandising, production and accepting and sorting donations. Persons in this position support the retail goals of the store by performing their daily tasks and practicing the agency’s core values of Success, Collaboration, People and Positivity.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Functions

• Greet donors in donation areas and assist in unloading vehicles while treating donated goods with care and place items in proper location.
• Examine donated goods to determine if they are sell‑able.
• Meet or exceed daily goals
• Practice safe and effective work habits
• Merchandise items in the store to increase sells
• Assist with the unloading and loading of products
• Keep back room organized and clean
• Ensure all production and donor records are completed correctly
• Determining price and labeling each item using established categories
• Performing other tasks as requested by management

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities but not limited to:

• Skilled in recognizing quality and value of items
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, reading, and writing
• Ability to merchandise product in the store
• Ability to operate or be trained to operate forklift in a safe manner
• Ability to use pallet jack and move pallets
• Skilled in organizing and categorizing
• Ability to perform as a productive team member and self‑motivated

Qualifications

Previous work experience preferred but not required

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding job requiring standing, bending, twisting, reaching and grasping six to eight hours per day. The job also includes frequent pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying objects weighing an average of 35 lbs. and occasional climbing.

Other

Must be able to work a variety of hours and days of the week consistently

Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and theft‑related criminal background check

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan