Retail Production Worker - Part Time

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

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc. is seeking a part-time Retail Production Worker to support our mission by sorting donated goods, pricing items, and assisting in textiles, hardlines, and donation operations.

This role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and efficient use of space. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, weekend and some holidays availability, a high school diploma or equivalent preferred, and at least 1 year of retail experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in retail operations preferred.
• Availability to work after-hours on special projects.
• Availability to work weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Sort and price donated goods following established guidelines.
• Process textiles and hardlines, including sizing and hanging textiles.
• Receive donations and sort by category.
• Operate equipment and optimize space usage.
• Follow 6S Kaizen procedures and maintain quality control.

Skills

Customer relations

Independent thinking

Quality control

6S/Kaizen

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

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.