Apparel Quality Specialist - Cornelius- Full-time

GISP-DGR & Transportation•Cornelius, NC

About The Position

The Apparel Quality Specialist sorts donated clothing according to quality standards, identifies higher-value items for special handling, and organizes sellable and unsellable clothing into the appropriate bins. The role also involves tracking production, hanging and grouping garments using a color rotation system, and stocking or removing clothing from the sales floor as needed. The specialist helps maintain clean, safe work areas, follows procedures, supports other store roles when needed, and reports theft, safety, or security concerns to management. No experience is necessary. The position requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, reliability, and a willingness to learn and contribute to Goodwill’s mission. It is physically active and involves standing, using hands, reaching, pulling, throwing, twisting, turning, and lifting clothing and bins.

Requirements

No experience necessary; a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are required.
Attention to detail when sorting items for quality and value.
Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and move bins of clothing.
Reliability, responsibility, and respectful teamwork.
Commitment to personal growth, teamwork, and Goodwill’s mission.
Ability to regularly lift up to 10 pounds and sometimes up to 50 pounds.
Strong close and depth vision.

Responsibilities

Sort donated clothing to determine whether it meets quality standards.
Identify and separate higher-value clothing for special handling.
Organize sellable and unsellable items into the appropriate bins.
Track daily production counts and maintain records.
Hang and group clothing using the color rotation system.
Stock or remove clothing from the sales floor as needed.
Keep work areas clean and safe and follow procedures.
Support other roles, including donation processor, hanger, and cashier, as needed.
Report theft, safety, or security concerns to management.