Clothing Grader

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan•Lambertville, MI

About The Position

Examines textiles to determine their quality and suitability and prepares them for the next station. The role directly impacts organizational sales, with 50% of Goodwill sales associated with apparel sales. The Clothing Grader may also assist in training workers and consumers in cooperation with Workforce Development Department staff. The position supports organizational standards for safety, customer service, accountability, financial stability, strategic visioning, and professionalism. It maintains applicable safety standards and accurate paperwork, and carries out additional duties assigned by the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or Key Holder.

Requirements

  • Able to stand for two hours at a time over a period spanning up to eight hours.
  • Must be able to work evenings and weekends, and some holidays.
  • Able to bend, stretch, and reach.
  • Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Able to walk or stand to a significant degree.
  • Able to move large boxes, furniture, and other heavy items.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience in sales preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Secure textiles from containers.
  • Examine textiles thoroughly and determine whether they should go to hanging or salvage.
  • Meet or exceed production and quality goals and standards.
  • Complete the assigned cleaning routine.
  • Assist in training workers and consumers in cooperation with Workforce Development Department staff.
  • Ensure documentation and compliance with CARF standards.
  • Maintain applicable safety standards, rules, and regulations in areas of responsibility and throughout the facility.
  • Use S.M.A.R.T. objectives to drive performance and improve Goodwill's value to the community.
  • Provide exemplary customer service to internal and external stakeholders with integrity.
  • Use key metrics to drive performance and help maximize the social and financial return of community resources invested in Goodwill.
  • Use organizational resources efficiently and effectively.
  • Support innovation, continuous learning, and change that creates community value.
  • Represent the organization with a courteous, helpful, and business-like attitude; promote cooperation and teamwork.
  • Maintain accurate paperwork.
  • Carry out additional duties assigned by the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or Key Holder.
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