Textile Sales Associate - Grape Rd. - PT

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

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Group in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a Part Time Store Associate to receive, sort, price, tag and stock donated items. This role keeps donations flowing from drive‑through to the sales floor, with pay starting at $11 per hour and opportunities for higher rates up to $17 as performance thresholds are met.

The position reports to Store Manager and Production Manager, requiring basic literacy/numeracy, lifting up to 50 lbs, and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Adherence to standard retail practices and dress code.
• Familiarity with current clothing, shoe styles, furniture, toys, brand names, etc.
• 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.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Physical requirements including lifting up to 50 lbs and occasional manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Sort, price and tag donated textiles at a minimum rate of 80 pieces per hour, maintaining quality.
• Retrieve Textile Production Sheet at the start of each shift and submit it after.
• Transport carts containing items to be processed.
• Process donations promptly.
• Dispose of trash into designated receptacles as needed.
• Organize racks for efficient stocking.

Skills

Retail practices

Dress code

Literacy

Numeracy

Quick decisions

Public communication

Co-worker communication

Schedule flexibility

US work authorization

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Store - Grape Road - Mishawaka, IN 46545
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: None
Salary Range: $11.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Retail

Job Objective

To receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donations, keeping the flow of donations moving quickly from drive‑through to the sales floor, and to generally aid in the smooth operation of a fast‑paced retail store. This position reports to Store Manager and/or Production Manager who evaluates performance annually.

In addition, the employee must know and understand the Goodwill Mission: “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life”. The employee embodies our Company Core Values of: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Customer‑First Mindset, Humble Confidence, Passion for Mission, and Do The Right Thing.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Pay Levels:

• Training Level: Below 80 pieces per hour – Starting rate at $11 per hour.
• Level2: 80‑90 pieces per hour – Increases to $15 per hour upon reaching 80PPH for the first time.
• Level3 (High Performers): 91‑110 pieces per hour – Increases to $16 per hour (requires a 3‑week average of at least91 before pay change is effective).
• Level4 (High Performers): 111‑130+ pieces per hour – Increases to $17 per hour (requires a 3‑week average of at least111 before pay change is effective).
• If a level is achieved, the employee must maintain the PPH to stay at that pay level. Falling below triggers a 3‑week improvement period; failure may result in performance discussions and pay adjustments.

Additional Expectations:

• Daily recording of PPH for tracking purposes is mandatory. Failure to do so may impact pay rate.
• Z‑racks are considered 100 pieces per rack.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Adherence to standard retail practices and dress code.
• Familiarity with current clothing, shoe styles, furniture, toys, brand names, etc.
• 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.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Physical requirements: ability to frequently bend, twist, push, pull, reach above shoulder level, crouch or stoop, kneel, repetitively use feet, and use head and neck in a twisting or static motion and to look up and/or down, and lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Ability to utilize light industrial equipment including: tagging gun, stickers, tags, standard office supplies, pallet stacker, pallet jack, compactor (must be 18 to operate).