Retail Production Worker - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc. is seeking a part-time Retail Production Worker to support the donation processing and pricing team.

The role involves sorting textiles and hardlines, sizing and hanging textiles, and maintaining efficient use of space with equipment like pumps and compactors. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of retail operations experience.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Attention to detail in sorting and pricing.
• Ability to work with others in a team.

Responsibilities

• Sort and price donated goods according to guidelines.
• Process textiles and hardlines, sizing textiles and placing items accordingly.
• Operate pump cart, stacker, and compactor safely and efficiently.
• Receive donations, sort by category, and ensure proper space utilization.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

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.