Retail Production Specialist — Fast, Accurate & Impactful

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc.; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. in Cookeville is seeking a Retail Production Associate to support store operations by preparing donated Softline and Hardline merchandise.

You will sort, price, and produce goods for the sales floor within a safety‑driven, quota‑focused environment. Under store management, you will ensure merchandise is processed accurately, shop‑ready, and ready for placement on the floor while upholding Goodwill’s values of teamwork and empowerment.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow established production processes, procedures, and safety guidelines with consistency and attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately in a quota‑driven environment where quality is the top priority.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate sorting, pricing, and preparation of Softline and Hardline merchandise.
• Ability to remain focused while performing repetitive production tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately sort, tag, price, and prepare donated Softline and Hardline merchandise according to established production and quality standards.
• Use pricing tools or POS systems to ensure accurate and consistent pricing.
• Prepare merchandise to be shop‑ready, ensuring accuracy and presentation for the sales floor.
• Support opening and closing routines related to production and backroom operations to ensure daily readiness.

Skills

Follow production processes

Attention to detail

Quota-driven performance

Safety awareness

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Pricing tools

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. in Cookeville is seeking a Retail Production Associate to support store operations by preparing donated Softline and Hardline merchandise.

You will sort, price, and produce goods for the sales floor within a safety‑driven, quota‑focused environment. Under store management, you will ensure merchandise is processed accurately, shop‑ready, and ready for placement on the floor while upholding Goodwill’s values of teamwork and empowerment.