Production Associate - Thrift

GOODWILL IND OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC • Baltimore, MD

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake is hiring a Production Associate to sort, prepare, and process donated clothing and textiles for retail locations. The position is based at the York Road Retail Store and is full-time at $16.00 per hour. It is a fast-moving, active role involving individual production tasks and teamwork, with the opportunity to support Goodwill’s community mission.

The associate sorts, tags, prices, and hangs donated items; prepares merchandise for the sales floor; uses a point-of-sale (POS) system to apply pricing; and works toward daily production goals. Targets are 550 units per day for standard sorting, tagging, and hanging, or 750 units per day when working with pre-sorted clothing, or team-based goals set by leadership. The role also involves maintaining clean, organized production and sales areas and assisting customers when needed.

The schedule requires weekend availability on Saturdays and Sundays and the ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and holidays. Reliable transportation is needed for all scheduled shifts. The work is physically active and includes frequent lifting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and using hands throughout the shift. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Ability to read clothing tags and labels in English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay focused.
• Dependable, flexible, and team-oriented.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands throughout the shift.
• Weekend availability on Saturdays and Sundays is required.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and holidays.
• Reliable transportation for all scheduled shifts.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in retail, warehouse, production, or customer service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sort, tag, price, and hang donated clothing and textiles.
• Prepare items for placement on the sales floor.
• Use a point-of-sale (POS) system to apply pricing.
• Meet daily production goals in a team-oriented environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized production and sales area.
• Provide friendly assistance to customers when needed.
• Support Goodwill’s mission and community impact.

Benefits

• Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake offers a wide range of benefits and growth opportunities; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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