Textile Sales Associate - Rochester - PT

Goodwill Industries Group; Rochester (IN); On-site; USD 15,153 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Group in Rochester, IN is looking for a team member to sort and process donations in a busy retail environment. The role involves maintaining productivity standards and ensuring the smooth operation of the donation process.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and have basic literacy skills. Starting pay is $11 per hour, with opportunities for raises based on performance in sorting tasks.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work varying schedules.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Sort, price, and tag donations at a rate of 80 pieces per hour.
• Organize racks efficiently for stocking.
• Record production rates daily for tracking.

Skills

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Tactful communication

Ability to make quick and accurate decisions

Familiarity with clothing and brand names

Tools

Tagging gun

Pallet jack

Standard office supplies

Job description

Job 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.

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.

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 80 PPH for the first time.

Level3 (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).

Level4 (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).

If the PPH falls below these levels, a three‑week improvement period is implemented. Failure may result in performance discussions and pay adjustments.

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.
• Flexible availability.
• Physical ability: 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: tagging gun, stickers, tags, standard office supplies; pallet stacker, pallet jack; compactor (must be 18 to operate).