Grader - Linen
About The Position
Under the direction of the Team Leader and Production Team Leader, the Linens Grader processes donated linen. The role includes sorting and selecting items for quality, grading linen by brand and condition using Goodwill’s good, better, and best program, and preparing merchandise for the sales floor. The Grader also rotates and merchandises linen according to Goodwill standards and keeps the production area clean, neat, and safe. The position may also involve pulling and detailing the linen area during the power hour process, attending assigned in-service and training, and performing other duties assigned by the Team Lead and Production Team Lead. The employee is expected to follow the organization’s Core Principles and maintain a well-groomed appearance in accordance with the dress code, including wearing a name badge. The work requires prolonged standing and walking, lifting and moving items, and the ability to stoop, bend, kneel, push, pull, turn, and reach into containers. The work environment usually has a moderate noise level.
Requirements
- Ability to adhere to the organization’s Core Principles.
- Knowledge of retail and/or stock handling.
- Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
- Ability to listen to and follow directions.
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- Knowledge of linen brands and varieties.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
- Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, push, and pull.
- Sufficient mobility to turn from side to side and lean and remove items from containers.
Nice To Haves
- Previous retail and/or stock handling experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Sort donated linen and place non-sellable items into outlet containers.
- Grade merchandise by brand and condition using Goodwill’s good, better, and best program.
- Rotate merchandise in a timely manner using Goodwill’s four-color process.
- Keep the production area clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintain a well-groomed appearance and follow the dress code, including wearing a name badge.
- Pull and detail the linen area during the power hour process according to established procedures.
- Perform assigned duties in accordance with the organization’s Core Principles.
- Attend in-service sessions and related training as assigned by the Team Leader.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Team Lead and Production Team Lead.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
