Textile Sorting & Quality Inspector

Goodwill Industries Group; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 12,501 - 17,805; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries Group in South Bend, IN 46619 is seeking a Full Time attendant to inspect and sort donated clothing, textiles, and soft goods for sale. You will hang quality items, assign pricing colors, and attach appropriate tags to sale-ready apparel.

You will report to the Production Manager and work as part of a team to maintain quality and efficiency in the donation and sorting process, with emphasis on safety and accurate categorization.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and the ability to engage positively with donors.
• Friendly, approachable demeanor with patience and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail for sorting, inspecting, and pricing donated items.

Responsibilities

• Inspect soft goods for defects and sort items for sale or salvage.
• Sort clothing by season, style, and pricing category.
• Check for defects, hang garments, and fasten buttons or zippers as needed.
• Discard unsellable items and deliver jewelry to the designated box.
• Count and secure found money in the lockbox.
• Sort household wares for return to the Wares Department.
• Label and inventory packed containers for correct store destinations.
• Attach the correct weekly color and tag to clothing.
• Assist in moving barrels and boxes to the warehouse and empty trash as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and follow safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager and Production Assistant.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Donor engagement

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Goodwill Industries Group in South Bend, IN 46619 is seeking a Full Time attendant to inspect and sort donated clothing, textiles, and soft goods for sale. You will hang quality items, assign pricing colors, and attach appropriate tags to sale-ready apparel.

You will report to the Production Manager and work as part of a team to maintain quality and efficiency in the donation and sorting process, with emphasis on safety and accurate categorization.