Sorter - Textiles

Goodwill Dallas; Garland (TX); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Dallas is seeking a Textile Sorter in Garland, TX to process and sort donated textiles by quality and brand. The role requires maintaining a clean, safe workstation and adhering to company dress code and name badge policy.

The ideal candidate has some retail/stock handling experience, the ability to stand for long periods, and good English communication skills. This is a full-time daytime position at our Garland facility.

Qualifications

• Ability to adhere to the organization’s Core Principles.
• Knowledge of retail and/or stock handling.
• Ability to react calmly and respond to emergencies.
• Ability to listen and follow directions.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Knowledge of linen brands and varieties.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Sort donated textile and place non-sellable items into outlet containers.
• Sort donated textile and place non-seasonal back stock items in company back stock boxes.
• Keep production area clean, neat, and safe.
• Maintain well-groomed appearance and appropriate dress code including name badge.

Skills

Core Principles

Retail knowledge

Stock handling

Calm under pressure

Listening & following directions

Stamina

English language proficiency

Education

Previous retail/stock handling experience preferred

Job description

# Sorter - TextilesGARLAND, TX 75044## OverviewSalary Range$14.00 HourlyLevelEntryPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDay## Description**SUMMARY** Under the direction of the Team Leader and Production Team Leader, the Textile Sorter is to process and sort all textile donations. Primary duties include sorting donated textiles based on quality and brand. In addition, the Textile Sorter must maintain the production area by keeping the workstation clean, neat, and in a safe condition.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES** 1. Sort donated textile and place non-sellable items into outlet containers. 2. Sort donated textile and place non-seasonal back stock items in company provided back stock boxes. 3. Keep production area clean, neat, and safe. 4. Maintain well-groomed appearance and appropriate dress code including name badge.**ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES** 1. Responsible for performing their assigned duties within the framework of our Core Principles 2. Attend in-service and related training as assigned by Team Leader. 3. Perform other duties assigned by the Team Lead or Production Lead.## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES** The list below is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability utilized while performing this job.1. Ability to adhere to the organization’s Core Principles. 2. Knowledge of retail and/or stock handling. 3. Ability to react calmly and react to emergency situations. 4. Ability to listen and follow directions. 5. Ability to stand for long periods of time. 6. Knowledge of linen brands and varieties. 7. Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language**Education and/or Experience:** Previous retail and/or stack handling experience is preferred.**SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT** (e.g. physical or environmental requirements, irregular work schedule, required license or certification, background check)**Physical and Environmental Requirements:**1. Regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 2. Vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 3. Standing and walking for long periods of time 4. Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, push, and pull. 5. Sufficient mobility to turn from side to side and the ability to lean and remove items from containers. 6. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).