Textile Production - Elizabethton, TN

Goodwilltnva; Elizabethton (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off (FT)

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Tenneva is seeking a Textile Production team member to grade, price, tag, and prepare donated clothing for sale. You will evaluate merchandise, maintain production flow, and help move quality items to the sales floor.

This hands-on role supports Goodwill's mission by turning donations into revenue to fund employment programs across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Expect a collaborative, fast-paced production environment with opportunities to grow in quality

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Able to lift, push, or pull up to 35 pounds.
• Flexible availability including Sundays through Saturdays.
• Detail-oriented with ability to apply quality standards to merchandise

Responsibilities

• Inspect donated clothing and textiles for quality and condition.
• Determine whether items should be sold, salvaged, recycled, or discarded according to standards.
• Price and tag approved merchandise using the Celerant system.
• Hang and organize garments by category, size, and price.
• Maintain a steady production pace while meeting daily goals and quality standards.
• Identify high-quality, vintage, branded, or unique merchandise for possible e-Commerce.
• Keep workstation and production areas clean, safe, and organized.
• Support store operations as part of the Retail team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Team player

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Turn Donations Into Opportunity

Goodwill Industries of Tenneva is a mission-driven social enterprise dedicated to changing lives through the power of work. Through our retail stores, workforce development programs, and community partnerships, we provide employment opportunities and services to individuals throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

We're looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Textile Production team member to help transform donated clothing into merchandise ready for our sales floor. If you enjoy staying busy, working with your hands, and taking pride in quality work, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Summary

The Textile Production position grades, prices, tags, hangs, and prepares donated clothing and textiles for sale. This role evaluates merchandise for quality and condition, prepares approved items according to store standards, and maintains a steady production flow to keep quality merchandise moving to the sales floor.

The work you do helps turn donated clothing into revenue that supports employment opportunities and Goodwill's programs throughout our communities.

What You'll Do

• Inspect donated clothing and textiles for quality and condition.
• Determine whether items should be sold, salvaged, recycled, or discarded according to established standards.
• Price and tag approved merchandise using the Celerant system.
• Hang and organize garments by category, size, and price.
• Maintain a steady production pace while meeting daily production goals and quality standards.
• Identify high-quality, vintage, trending, branded, or unique merchandise that may be appropriate for e-Commerce.
• Keep your workstation and surrounding production areas clean, safe, and organized.
• Work as part of the Retail team to maintain efficient product flow and support store operations.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to make consistent decisions about merchandise quality.
• Ability to stay focused and productive while performing repetitive, hands-on work.
• Ability to balance speed, quality, and accuracy while meeting daily production goals.
• Dependability and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established production standards.
• Flexible availability, including the ability to work a varied schedule Sunday through Saturday.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform repetitive bending, reaching, grasping, and handling tasks.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 35 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Why Join Goodwill Tenneva?

• Make a direct impact by turning donated clothing into resources that support Goodwill's mission.
• Work in an active, hands-on production environment.
• Build valuable skills in quality control, production, pricing, merchandising, and retail operations.
• Join a team-focused organization serving Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
• Competitive pay.
• Four weeks of paid time off (for full-time employees after waiting period).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your skills.

Goodwill Industries of Tenneva is an Equal Opportunity Employer.