Textile Donations Specialist - Fast-Paced Retail

Goodwill-Industries; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill-Industries in Merrillville, IN, is seeking a Textile Sorter to receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donations, ensuring a quick flow from drive-thru to the sales floor in a fast-paced store. You will report to Store Manager/Production Manager and contribute to the Goodwill mission of empowering people.

The role features a tiered pay scale based on pieces per hour (PPH), starting at $11/hour with potential increases to $15, $16, and $17 as performance thresholds are met, plus ongoing

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Flexible availability to cover varying schedules.
• Basic literacy and numeracy required.
• Ability to make quick and accurate decisions.
• Tactful communication with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sort, price, and tag donated textiles at a minimum rate of 80 pieces per hour (PPH).
• Retrieve Textile Production Sheet at start of shift and turn in upon completion.
• Transport carts containing items to be processed.
• Process donations promptly.
• Dispose of trash into designated True Trash receptacles as needed.
• Organize racks for efficient stocking.

Skills

Flexibility

Tactful communication

Quick decision making

Basic literacy & numeracy

Physical stamina

Tools

Tagging gun

Pallet jack

Pallet stacker

Compactor

Job description

Goodwill-Industries in Merrillville, IN, is seeking a Textile Sorter to receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donations, ensuring a quick flow from drive-thru to the sales floor in a fast-paced store. You will report to Store Manager/Production Manager and contribute to the Goodwill mission of empowering people.

The role features a tiered pay scale based on pieces per hour (PPH), starting at $11/hour with potential increases to $15, $16, and $17 as performance thresholds are met, plus ongoing