Textile Sales Associate - Niles - FT

Goodwill Industries Group; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Group is seeking a Store Associate in Niles, MI to receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donations, ensuring smooth flow from drive-thru to sales floor in a fast-paced retail setting.

The role reports to the Store/Production Manager and supports the Goodwill mission. The pay rates progress by performance, with training through Level 4; daily PPH tracking is required.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Flexible availability.
• Able to frequently bend, twist, push, pull, reach, crouch or stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to utilize light industrial equipment (tagging gun, pallets, compactor).

Responsibilities

• Sort, price, and tag donated textiles at a minimum rate of 80 pieces per hour (PPH).
• Retrieve Textile Production Sheet at the beginning of each shift and turn it in afterward.
• 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.

Skills

Retail practices

Dress code adherence

Basic literacy

Numeracy

Decision making

Customer communication

Flexible schedule

Tools

Tagging gun

Pallet stacker

Pallet jack

Compactor

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Store - Niles - Niles, MI 49120Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $13.73 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: RetailJob Objective: To receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donations, keeping the flow of donations moving quickly from drive-thru 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, knows and understands the Goodwill Mission: “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life”. 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 (These rates are set as the standard and may differ based on state minimum wage regulations or prevailing rate of location):

• Training Level: Below 80 pieces per hour: Starting rate at $11 per hour.
• Level 2: 80-90 pieces per hour: Increases to $15 per hour upon reaching 80 PPH for the first time.
• Level 3 (High Performers): 91-110 pieces per hour – Increases to $16 per hour (requires a 3-week average of at least 91 before pay change is effective).
• Level 4 (High Performers): 111-130+ pieces per hour – Increases to $17 per hour (requires a 3-week average of at least 111 before pay change is effective).

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.

QualificationsRequired Education and Skills:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Flexible availability.
• Able 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 50 lbs.
• Ability to utilize light industrial equipment including:
  • Tagging gun, stickers, tags, standard office supplies.
  • Pallet stacker, pallet jack.
  • Compactor, must be 18 to operate.