Retail Production Worker - Part Time

Goodwill-Industries-of-West-Michigan,-Inc; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Mission-driven work

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc is hiring a Retail Production Worker to support our mission by sorting donated goods, pricing items, and processing textiles and hardlines. This part-time, hourly role focuses on merchandising, quality control, and preparing items for sale in a fast-paced retail setting.

You will join a collaborative team, maintain safety standards, and assist with after-hours or weekend projects as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in retail operations preferred.
• Availability to work after-hours on special projects; weekends and some holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; repetitive movement and physical stamina required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the sorting and pricing of donated goods and materials.
• Textiles and Hardlines Processing: follow established sorting and pricing guidelines; recognize brand items.
• Donation Attendant: receive and sort donations by category.
• Operate pump cart and stacker to move containers, totes, etc.; maximize space utilization.
• Operate Compactor: follow safety procedures and understand mechanical operation.

Skills

Sorting & pricing

Textiles processing

Retail operations

Customer service

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.