Production Associate - Thrift

GOODWILL IND OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC • Churchville, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake is hiring a Production Associate to sort, prepare, and process donated clothing and textiles for its retail locations. The role is based at the Churchville Retail Store and offers full-time work in a fast-paced environment. The position is suited to someone who enjoys staying active, collaborating with others, and contributing to visible daily results.

The associate sorts, tags, prices, and hangs donated items, prepares them for the sales floor, uses a point-of-sale system to apply pricing, and helps maintain clean, organized production and sales areas. The role also includes meeting production targets, assisting customers when needed, and supporting Goodwill’s community mission. Production expectations are 550 units per day for standard sorting, tagging, and hanging, or 750 units per day when handling pre-sorted clothing; team-based goals set by leadership may also apply.

Weekend availability on Saturdays and Sundays is required. The role may involve flexible shifts, including evenings and holidays, and reliable transportation is needed for all scheduled shifts. Physical duties include lifting up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting up to 25 pounds, and standing, walking, bending, reaching, and using hands throughout the shift. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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.
• Weekend availability on Saturdays and Sundays is required.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and holidays.
• Reliable transportation for all scheduled shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting up to 25 pounds, and to stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is 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

• A wide range of benefits (details not specified).
• Growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed