Textile Sales Associate - LaPorte - FT

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

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Group in LaPorte, IN is hiring for a Store Donation Processor role. The position handles receiving, sorting, pricing, tagging, and stocking donations in a fast-paced retail environment, reporting to the Store Manager and Production Manager.

Pay starts at $11.00 per hour with structured increases based on PPH performance, reaching up to $17.00 per hour for high performers after meeting weekly targets.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to make quick and accurate decisions.
• Effective communication with the public and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Sort, price, and tag donated textiles at a minimum rate of 80 pieces per hour (PPH).
• 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 and dispose of trash into designated True Trash receptacles as needed.
• Organize racks for efficient stocking.
• Record daily PPH for tracking purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Flexibility

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Job description

Job Overview

Job Location: Store - LaPorte - LaPorte, IN 46350

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Retail

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $11.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Objective: To receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donations while ensuring a smooth operation in a fast‑paced retail environment. This position reports to the Store Manager and/or Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Sort, price, and tag donated textiles at a minimum rate of 80 pieces per hour (PPH).
• 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 and dispose of trash into designated True Trash receptacles as needed.
• Organize racks for efficient stocking.
• Record daily PPH for tracking purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Pay Structure and Performance Expectations

• Training Level: Below 80 PPH – Starting rate $11.00/hr. Employee must reach 80 PPH within four weeks; coaching is provided if goal not met. After eight weeks, if the goal remains unmet and no qualifying open position exists, termination may be considered.
• Level 2: 80–90 PPH – Rate increases to $15.00/hr upon first reaching 80 PPH.
• Level 3 (High Performers): 91–110 PPH – Rate increases to $16.00/hr (requires a 3‑week average of at least 91 before effective).
• Level 4 (High Performers): 111–130+ PPH – Rate increases to $17.00/hr (requires a 3‑week average of at least 111 before effective).
• If PPH drops below the level target, a three‑week improvement period is initiated before progressive discipline.
• Failure to maintain the required PPH may result in performance discussions and pay adjustments.

Qualifications

• Adherence to standard retail practices and dress code.
• Familiarity with current clothing, shoe, furniture, and toy styles, and brand names.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to make quick and accurate decisions.
• Effective communication with the public and coworkers.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Physical and Technical Requirements

• Ability to frequently bend, twist, push, pull, reach above shoulder level, crouch or stoop, kneel, and use feet repetitively; can lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Used to operating light industrial equipment such as tagging gun, stickers, tags, standard office supplies, pallet stacker, pallet jack, and compactor (must be 18 to operate).
• Daily recording of PPH is mandatory; failure to record may affect pay rate.
• Note: Each Z‑rack is considered 100 pieces per rack.