Part-Time Textiles Associate - Montrose Store

Goodwill of Colorado • Montrose, CO

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate I, Textiles Production primarily works in a production environment sorting, inspecting, hanging, sizing, pricing, tagging, and preparing donated textiles for sale. The role follows company quality standards and guidelines to determine which items are suitable for the sales floor and has minimum daily production quotas. The associate may occasionally interact with customers and is expected to communicate responsively and provide excellent customer service. The position is part-time at the Montrose Store, pays $17.01 per hour, and pay may increase based on the amount of textiles produced per hour. Availability for day shift and Sundays is required. The role may also require a varied schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, as well as occasional overtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to make decisions.
• Ability to use basic technologies to follow company standards.
• Ability to assess textile quality and value, make pricing decisions, and research value as necessary.
• Ability to use a dolly and pallet jack as required.
• Ability to work a varied schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays, with occasional overtime.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.
• Availability to work day shift and Sundays.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of clothing brands and quality.
• One year of retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort donated textiles by season, color, and product quality.
• Inspect textiles to ensure they are in saleable condition, including checking buttons and zippers.
• Hang, size, price, and tag textile items, and prepare them for sale by loading them onto Z-racks.
• Price items according to Goodwill standards of quality and value, researching item values online or using company tools and standards when needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to staff and customers and answer product questions as needed.
• Follow retail center policies and procedures.
• Follow safety processes and procedures to help maintain a safe working environment for employees and customers.
• Cross-train in other departments and areas as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safe and efficient workflow.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Eligible for DailyPay, a voluntary benefit providing access to pay on the employee's chosen schedule.
• Part-time employees in the Retail and Sales/Operations Division are eligible for paid holidays, sick leave, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
• Employees may make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to the retirement plan; participation requires being at least 18 years old.
• Goodwill of Colorado is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED