Retail Production Worker - Part Time

Goodwill-Industries-of-West-Michigan,-Inc; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work for an incredible mission

Weekly pay

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc. is seeking a Part Time Retail Production Worker to support donation processing and pricing in our Muskegon location.

You will sort textiles and hardlines, operate equipment like pump carts and stackers, and help maximize space usage while maintaining safety. This role offers weekly pay, a collaborative team culture, and the chance to contribute to a mission-driven nonprofit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in retail operations preferred.
• Ability to stand and perform physical tasks for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the sorting and pricing of donated goods and materials.
• Textiles and Hardlines Processing: follow sorting/pricing guidelines, recognize items, sort textiles.
• Donation Attendant: receive and sort donations by category.
• Operate pump cart and stacker to move containers, totes and materials.
• Perform space optimization and safe operation of equipment such as the compactor.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Retail Production Worker - Part Time, Hourly

Our mission is to Change Lives through the Power of Work!

• Work for an incredible mission
• Weekly pay
• Collaborative work culture

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the sorting and pricing of donated goods and materials.

Job Functions:

• Textiles and Hardlines Processing
  • Follow established sorting and pricing guidelines.
  • Recognize name brand, vintage, and collectible items.
  • Size and hang textiles.
  • Differentiate materials and place in proper containers, z-racks, etc.
• Donation Attendant
  • Receive donated items.
  • Sort donations by category.
• Operate pump cart and stacker to move containers, totes, etc.
• Make proper use of available space and materials.
• Operate Compactor
  • Recognize and follow proper material content.
  • Know the mechanical operation of the compactor.
  • Understand and demonstrate safe operation.

Physical Requirements:

• Medium work, occasionally exerting up to 50 pounds of force and/or up to 25 pounds of lifting, frequent lifting up to 10 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing and repetitive movement.

Work Conditions:

• Inside generally 100%, however, may include outside work on occasion.
• Limited emotional effort. Work environment routine with periods of isolated high stress. Short deadlines requiring some overtime.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in retail operations preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Availability to work after-hours on special projects.
• Availability to work weekends and some holidays

Core Competencies:

• Must be able to provide positive internal and external customer relations and to easily interact and work with individuals referred for training.
• Demonstrate ability to think independently in supervisor’s absence.
• Demonstrate quality control and accuracy with sorting and pricing guidelines.
• Kaizen principles: follow 6S Checklist, procedures, signage, and layout.

Supervision Received:

• Position reports directly to the Salvage and Production Manager or Retail Store Manager.

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc.