Textile Donations Specialist — Fast-Paced Retail

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

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Group in Portage, IN is seeking a Store Associate to receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donations for a fast-paced retail store. You will ensure donations flow smoothly from drive-thru to the sales floor and report to Store Manager or Production Manager.

The role requires ability to meet performance targets (80 PPH) and an understanding of the Goodwill mission. Wages progress from $11 to $17 per hour based on PPH performance.

Qualifications

• Adherence to standard retail practices and dress code.
• Familiarity with current clothing, shoe styles, furniture, toys.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to make quick and accurate decisions.
• Tactful communication with the public and co-workers.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Flexible availability.
• Physical ability: can frequently bend, twist, push, pull, reach above shoulder level, crouch or stoop, kneel, lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to utilize light industrial equipment including tagging gun, stickers, tags, standard office supplies, pallet stacker, pallet jack, and compactor.

Responsibilities

• Sort, price, and tag donated textiles at a minimum rate of 80 pieces per hour (PPH), maintaining quality standards.
• Retrieve Textile Production Sheet at the beginning of each shift and turn it 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.
• Daily recording of PPH for tracking purposes is mandatory.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Stamina lifting 50 lbs

Flexible availability

Customer service mindset

Attention to detail

Decision making

Teamwork

Job description

Goodwill Industries Group in Portage, IN is seeking a Store Associate to receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donations for a fast-paced retail store. You will ensure donations flow smoothly from drive-thru to the sales floor and report to Store Manager or Production Manager.

The role requires ability to meet performance targets (80 PPH) and an understanding of the Goodwill mission. Wages progress from $11 to $17 per hour based on PPH performance.