Textile Sorting & Quality Associate (Part-Time)

Goodwill Industries Of Northern Il; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Of Northern Il is seeking a part-time associate to support textiles processing in the McHenry store. The role involves sorting textiles, examining condition, and ensuring only high-quality items reach the sales floor. You will apply pricing guidance and maintain a clean, safe work area.

The position requires standing and bending, lifting up to 40 pounds, and weekend/evening availability in a retail environment. Training on store criteria will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to count, add, and subtract.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Ability to follow all safety rules.
• Must be able to operate a tagging gun.

Responsibilities

• Product Knowledge: processes textiles (clothing, linens, bedding) and sorts by quality; identifies high-value items and prices accordingly.
• Time Management: maintains productivity and records number of pieces processed against minimum production targets.
• Safety: uses tagging gun to tag pieces; follows safety standards and keeps area clean and safe.
• Other: communicates respectfully, follows Kaizen processes, maintains workstation supplies, and supports general store duties.

Skills

Counting

Instruction following

Safety compliance

Tagging gun operation

Tools

Tagging gun

Job description

Goodwill Industries Of Northern Il is seeking a part-time associate to support textiles processing in the McHenry store. The role involves sorting textiles, examining condition, and ensuring only high-quality items reach the sales floor. You will apply pricing guidance and maintain a clean, safe work area.

The position requires standing and bending, lifting up to 40 pounds, and weekend/evening availability in a retail environment. Training on store criteria will be provided.