Sorter

MID-WEST TEXTILE, LLC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading textile company in Texas is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team to classify and sort used garments. You will be responsible for identifying vintage clothing, maintaining production standards, and ensuring quality control. The position requires good vision and attention to detail while working in a physically active environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in jobs that require attention to detail is preferred.
• Experience in fashion or retail is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Classify used garments according to grade descriptions using proper sorting methods.
• Identify vintage clothing brands and trends while developing knowledge of vintage items.
• Sort garments based on production standards and quality requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of vintage clothing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Classify used garments according with a grade description using Proper use of sorting methods and techniques

• Other related duties as assigned.

• Work at a station where there is some turning, tossing and some bending.

• The average weight of a garment is 1 lbs. Or less.

• This is a stand up position job, working up to 10 hours at times.

• Quality jobs require good vision.

• Walk to and from your workstation

• Squatting and Bending down

• Sweep with a broom in 5 minute intervals

• Use of safety equipment assigned per work station

• Airborne lint is moderate. Dust masks and safety glasses are furnished upon request and required in some positions.

• Some areas require ascending/descending stairs to reach/leave work area.

• Workstations are well lit and ventilated for air or heat circulation

• Identify vintage clothing brands, tags, fabrics, and trends and continuously develop knowledge and understanding of the characteristics that define vintage items.

• Toss garments into containers based on Grade Descriptions.

• Sort quantities required by production standards for the area. A minimum acceptable production and quality level is expected.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience in jobs that require attention to detail is preferred.
• Experience in fashion or retail is preferred.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & **WORKING CONDITIONS: