Advanced Sorting Grader/Machine Operator

Goodwill Brand•Asheville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Textile Grader / Machine Operator processes donated textiles and other assigned materials for sorting, grading, reuse, recycling, shipment, or sale. This position operates assigned sorting equipment, records required production information, maintains a clean and safe work area, and supports production and quality goals. This role may include table sorting, conveyor sorting, speech sorting, loading and unloading the machine system, exchanging carts, removing contaminants, and supporting other material recovery tasks as needed.

Requirements

Must have basic math skills and be able to use a calculator to add and subtract numbers.
Ability to stay focused while completing repetitive tasks accurately.
Standing and handling materials constantly; walking often; sitting rarely.
Frequently lifting/carrying 10 pounds or less, pulling or pushing material handling equipment (tables, pallet Jack with product).

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Sort and grade donated textiles and other assigned materials by quality, condition, and category.
Meet daily production goals as assigned by leadership.
Learn and perform table sorting, conveyor sorting, machine-assisted sorting, and related material recovery processes.
Record required production information, including Gaylord weights, cart categories, starting weights, and ending weights.
Identify and remove contaminants, trash, ungradable product, and non-qualifying items; route materials to the correct area as directed.
Load Gaylord boxes and boats into the machine system using the tilting device and follow required safety steps.
Monitor the main system screen and exchange carts from the Fibersort blow-off line when carts are full.
Use the speech sorting system, complete required speech model training, and identify garment categories using the microphone and evacuation conveyor.
Complete additional speech training when new sorting categories are added by management.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation free from food, drink, and personal items.
Safeguard company property and report theft, misappropriation, unauthorized possession of company property, unsafe conditions, or potential hazards.
Follow all safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment at all times.
May be cross-trained in other material recovery duties, such as runner, salvage processing, baling, forklift support, or related production tasks, based on business need.
Perform other related duties as assigned.