Production Associate Full-time

Evergreen Goodwill•Silverdale, WA

About The Position

The Production Associate sorts salable from salvage material and prepares merchandise for sale, supporting the production plant and retail operation. The role evaluates product value, prepares salable goods for retail, and helps maintain merchandise levels, supplies, production records, and a clean and safe work environment. The associate also supports customer satisfaction and team efforts, and performs other duties as assigned. This position works in a warehouse environment where temperatures vary and dust may be present. The role involves lifting and carrying 30–40 pounds, standing for extended periods, frequent bending and other movements, climbing ladders, and traveling across varied surfaces. Mental and sensory tasks include sorting, organizing, counting, interpreting data, problem-solving, communicating with the public, and completing written communications and orders.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
No prior experience required.
No specific skills, knowledge, or licenses required.
Ability to lift and carry 30–40 pounds.
Fine motor control to grasp, handle, and manipulate objects with fingers.
Ability to stand for long periods and frequently bend, kneel, reach, stoop, squat, push, and climb ladders.
Ability to travel across varied surfaces, including stairs, ramps, and uneven terrain.
Ability to organize, sort, categorize, count, add, and subtract.
Ability to interpret data, solve problems, communicate with the public, create and read written communication, and complete written orders.

Responsibilities

Remove salvage material and garbage from salable goods.
Evaluate and determine product value.
Prepare salable goods for retail stores.
Maintain production tallies.
Maintain adequate merchandise in the retail store.
Identify goods for special sales and auctions.
Process and remove unsold items as appropriate.
Maintain supplies inventory.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Demonstrate safe work practices, report potential hazards or accidents, and support a safety culture.
Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health plan including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term disability insurance for salaried employees.
Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan.
Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program.
Paid vacation, nine holidays, and sick time.
Limited paid time off for jury duty and bereavement leave.
Employee discounts.
Employee referral bonus.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Mentorship Program.
Career advancement opportunities.
Paid job training.