Sorter - Part Time- Hunting Hills

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is seeking a store associate to join our retail team in Roanoke. You will work under the Store Manager or designee to sort apparel and soft line goods into salable or salvage categories.

The role focuses on maintaining quality standards, ensuring the right quantity of inventory, and supporting a positive customer experience in a busy retail environment.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and communicate verbally.
• Perform basic math.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers, team members, customers, and donors.
• Work within a team situation.
• Maintain a positive, neat, and well-groomed appearance.
• Perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Sort apparel and soft line goods into salable or salvage categories.
• Select salable goods that meet quality standards while maintaining inventory quantities.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Verbal communication

Basic math

Independent work

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Neat 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