Textile Sales Associate - Warsaw - PT

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

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Group is seeking dedicated individuals in Lakeside Park, Indiana, to join as part of their retail team. The role focuses on efficiently receiving, sorting, tagging, and stocking donations while adhering to quality standards. Employees will report to the Store Manager and are expected to embody the Goodwill Mission and Core Values.

The pay rate increases from $11 to $17 based on production levels, requiring a commitment to meet performance metrics. Flexibility in scheduling and the ability to lift up to 50lbs are essential.

Qualifications

• Adherence to standard retail practices and dress code required.
• Ability to frequently bend, lift up to 50lbs, and utilize light industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donations efficiently.
• Maintain quality standards while processing donations.
• Organize racks for effective stocking.

Skills

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Quick and accurate decision making

Tactful communication

Flexibility in scheduling

Tools

Tagging gun

Pallet jack

Compactor

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, the employee knows and understands the Goodwill Mission: “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life.” The employee embodies the 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 of80pieces 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

• Training Level: Below80pieces per hour – Starting rate$11per hour.
• Level2:80‑90pieces per hour – Increases to$15per hour upon reaching80PPH for the first time.
• Level3 (High Performers):91‑110pieces per hour – Increases to$16per 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$17per hour (requires a 3‑week average of at least 111 before pay change is effective).

After four weeks if the80PPH goal is not reached, coaching and ongoing support from management will be provided. After eight weeks, if the goal is still not met and there are no qualifying open positions, termination may be considered. If PPH drops below80, the employee will be allotted a three‑week period for improvement before progressive discipline is initiated.

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.

Qualifications – Required 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 – Other

• 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 to50lbs.
• Ability to utilize light industrial equipment including Tagging gun, stickers, tags, standard office supplies, Pallet stacker, pallet jack, Compactor – must be 18 to operate.