Textile Sales Associate - Lansing - PT

Goodwill Industries Group; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 15,153 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Group in Lansing, IL seeks a part-time team member to receive, sort, price, and stock donations, ensuring a smooth flow from drive-thru to sales floor. Ideal candidates will adhere to retail standards, make quick decisions, and communicate effectively.

The position offers a pay range starting at $11 per hour, escalating based on performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Ability to make quick, accurate decisions.
• Physical capability to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Sort, price, and tag donated textiles.
• Transport carts containing items.
• Process donations promptly.

Skills

Standard retail practices

Decision making

Tactful communication

Basic literacy and numeracy

Familiarity with clothing and brands

Tools

Tagging gun

Pallet jack

Compactor

Job description

Job Location: Store – Lansing, IL 60438

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $15.00 – $15.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Objective

To receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donations, ensuring a smooth flow of donations from drive‑thru to the sales floor in a fast‑paced retail environment. The role reports to the Store Manager and/or Production Manager and is aligned with Goodwill’s mission: “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life.”

Essential Job Functions

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

Pay Levels

• Training Level – Below 80 PPH: $11 per hour.
• Level2 – 80‑90 PPH: $15 per hour (achieved upon reaching 80 PPH for the first time).
• Level3 (High Performers) – 91‑110 PPH: $16 per hour (requires a 3‑week average of at least 91 before pay change).
• Level4 (High Performers) – 111‑130+ PPH: $17 per hour (requires a 3‑week average of at least 111 before pay change).
• Employees who reach Level3 or 4 must maintain the PPH; a 3‑week improvement period is applied if the target drops below the level. Failure may result in performance discussions and pay adjustments.

Additional Expectations

• Daily recording of PPH for tracking; failure to record may impact pay.
• Each rack holds 100 pieces.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Adherence to standard retail practices and dress code.
• Familiarity with current clothing, shoe styles, furniture, toys, and brand names.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to make quick, accurate decisions.
• Tactful communication with the public and co‑workers.
• Flexible to work varying schedules.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Physical capability: frequently bend, twist, push, pull, reach, crouch, kneel, use feet, lift or move up to 50 lbs.
• Use of light industrial equipment such as tagging gun, stickers, tags, pallet stacker, pallet jack, and compactor (must be 18+).