Sorter - Part Time- Cave Spring

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is seeking a store associate to sort apparel and soft lines, separating salable items from salvage. Under supervision of the Store Manager, you will help maintain quality standards and inventory levels while serving customers.

This role requires basic reading, writing, math skills, reliability, and a friendly, neat appearance. Physical effort includes standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds in a retail environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers, team members, customers, and donors.
• Ability to work within a team situation.
• Ability to maintain a positive, friendly attitude and a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
• Ability to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Sort apparel and soft line goods into salable or salvage categories.
• Selection of salable goods must meet quality standards while maintaining quantity of apparel inventory.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Independence

Teamwork

Grooming & appearance

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Mission Contribution:

Maximize profitability through world class customer service and efficiently processing quality items.

Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Store Manager or designee is responsible for sorting of apparel and soft line goods into salable or salvage categories. Selection of salable goods must meet quality standards while maintaining quantity of apparel inventory.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers, team members, customers, and donors.
• Ability to work within a team situation.
• Ability to maintain a positive, friendly attitude and a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
• Ability to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Experience:

• High school, or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Having a cell phone is not required for employment, but access to applications and/or resources may be limited unless a cell phone is used for authentication.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the retail space.
• Able to stand, bend and reach.
• Able to lift, push, pull, carry, or otherwise move up to forty (40) pounds with no support regularly. Over forty (40) pounds request for additional team member assistance as needed.

Able to perform tasks that require repetitive motion. Manual dexterity is required.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants and employees shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, otherwise qualified persons with disabilities, or any other factor protected by law. If needed, please contact the Human Resources office for reasonable accommodation in completing this application.

About Us:

Founded over ninety years ago, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is committed to eliminating poverty through our mission of empowering individuals, strengthening families, and inspiring communities. Our team members are at the heart of this mission, driving innovation and defining our organizational culture. Through a team-centered model, we are deeply connected to the communities we serve, enhancing our impact and fostering collaboration at all levels.

Empowering Individuals * Strengthening Families * Inspiring Commu