Textile Processing Associate/Clothing Sorter

Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC; Asheville (NC); Presencial; USD 20 000 - 29 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

PTO

401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance

Referral Program

Quarterly Incentives

Corporate Discount

Medical Insurance

Prescription Coverage

Dental and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc. is seeking a Textile Processing Associate/Clothing Sorter to sort and grade donated textiles, operate sorting equipment, and record production data at our Asheville facility.

The role emphasizes quality control, safety, and adherence to daily production goals. The position is full-time and on-site in Asheville, NC, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities to cross-train in related material recovery tasks as needed.

Qualificações

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Basic math skills and ability to use a calculator.
• Ability to stay focused during repetitive tasks.
• Standing and handling materials constantly; lifting up to 10 pounds.

Responsabilidades

• Sort and grade donated textiles by quality, condition, and category.
• Meet daily production goals as directed by leadership.
• Learn and perform table sorting, conveyor sorting, machine sorting.
• Record production information including weights and cart categories.
• Identify contaminants and route non-qualifying items to correct areas.
• Load Gaylord boxes and boats into the machine system using the tilting device.
• Monitor the main system screen and exchange carts on the Fibersort line.
• Utilize speech sorting system and complete required speech model training.
• Maintain a clean, safe workstation and follow safety rules.
• May be cross-trained in other material recovery duties (e.g., forklift support).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Basic math

Focused on detail

Physical stamina

Lifting 10 lbs

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Textile Processing Associate/Clothing Sorter

Job Category : Manufacturing

Requisition Number : TEXTI015039

• Posted : October 22, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $18 USD per hour

Locations

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10 Ashev Clearance Ctr
Asheville, NC 28806, USA

Description

Use your skills to transform your local community. Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina offers numerous career opportunities with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the reward of knowing your hard work is helping others.

WHY WORK FOR GOODWILL?

Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc. (Goodwill) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC. We employ more than 1,100 team members who are dedicated to our mission of providing employment and training services that help people find jobs and reach financial stability. With 52 retail stores, 28 career centers, and dozens of attended donation centers across a 31-county territory, Goodwill is a complex enterprise offering a wide range of career opportunities.

At Goodwill, the work we do makes a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve and, in turn, in the community in which we live. Our business operations provide stability to our organization that is not always enjoyed by nonprofit organizations solely funded by outside sources. Our employees enjoy excellent benefits and a unique work environment that is professional, fast paced, and fulfilling.

Our organization’s values shape our culture and guide our interactions with program participants, customers, and each other. Our shared commitment to Living the Mission; Promoting Teamwork; Driving Improvement; Taking Responsibility for Actions and Behaviours; and Respecting and Appreciating Others is what makes us successful and inspires all that we do.

Want to learn more about Goodwill? Click on the links at the top of this page or go to: www.goodwillnwnc.org .

Job Summary

The Textile Grader / Machine Operator processes donated textiles and other assigned materials for sorting, grading, reuse, recycling, shipment, or sale. This position operates assigned sorting equipment, records required production information, maintains a clean and safe work area, and supports production and quality goals.

This role may include table sorting, conveyor sorting, speech sorting, loading and unloading the machine system, exchanging carts, removing contaminants, and supporting other material recovery tasks as needed.

• Sort and grade donated textiles and other assigned materials by quality, condition, and category.
• Meet daily production goals as assigned by leadership.
• Learn and perform table sorting, conveyor sorting, machine-assisted sorting, and related material recovery processes.
• Record required production information, including Gaylord weights, cart categories, starting weights, and ending weights.
• Identify and remove contaminants, trash, ungradable product, and non-qualifying items; route materials to the correct area as directed.
• Load Gaylord boxes and boats into the machine system using the tilting device and follow required safety steps.
• Monitor the main system screen and exchange carts from the Fibersort blow‑off line when carts are full.
• Use the speech sorting system, complete required speech model training, and identify garment categories using the microphone and evacuation conveyor.
• Complete additional speech training when new sorting categories are added by management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation free from food, drink, and personal items.
• Safeguard company property and report theft, misappropriation, unauthorized possession of company property, unsafe conditions, or potential hazards.
• Follow all safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment at all times.
• May be cross‑trained in other material recovery duties, such as runner, salvage processing, baling, forklift support, or related production tasks, based on business need.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math skills and be able to use a calculator to add and subtract numbers.
• Ability to stay focused while completing repetitive tasks accurately.
• Standing and handling materials constantly; walking often; sitting rarely.
• Frequently lifting/carrying 10 pounds or less, pulling or pushing material handling equipment (tables, pallet Jack with product).

BENEFITS

Goodwill believes strongly in supporting our team members and offers excellent benefits, professional development, and opportunities for internal career growth. We are continuously looking for opportunities to expand our benefits program to accommodate the needs of our team members. While this list is not all-inclusive, some of the many benefits we offer to all employees are:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Quarterly Incentive Programs (for all retail positions)
• Corporate Discount Program

In addition, we offer the following benefits for our full-time team members working 30 or more hours per week:

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flex Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

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