Textile Sales Associate - Valparaiso - FT

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

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Group in Valparaiso, IN is seeking a Store Associate to receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donations in a fast-paced retail environment. You will help move donations from drive-thru to the sales floor and report to Store Manager/Production Manager for performance reviews.

The role emphasizes meeting hourly piece-rate targets, maintaining quality, and supporting daily store operations with flexibility in scheduling.

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 and accurate decisions.
• Tactful communication with the public and co-workers.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Retail knowledge

Flexibility

Math literacy

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Store - Valparaiso - Valparaiso, IN 46383Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $11.00 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).

Once Level 3 or 4 is reached, the employee will be required to maintain the PPH to stay at the High Performer pay level. If the PPH falls below this level, a three-week period for improvement is implemented. Failure to do so may result in performance discussions and associated 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.

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