Production Specialist

Goodwill•Auburn, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

If you've ever visited a Goodwill Retail Store, you know firsthand how inviting it is. Clothing is arranged by size, and color; collectibles and other items are grouped together, and carefully priced. Production Specialists work behind the scenes to ensure this happens. How? They go through assigned donated merchandise, reviewing one by one, pricing, and organizing. If you enjoy physical tasks, have an eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-centered environment, working as a Goodwill NNE Production Specialist might be the new career you're looking for. Job Summary: The Production Specialist works under the direction of store management to maintain efficient store operations. Day to day, this role provides outstanding customer service, selects great quality merchandise from donations to stock the sales floor, and maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment. The production specialist role is expected to: Sorts, inspects, and stocks donated goods Optimizes the value of donations Meets minimum Units Per Hour (UPH) and production effectiveness expectations Responsible for exercising care in the performance of job tasks. Must follow Agency safety policies and procedures established within respective departments. SAFETY BEGINS WITH YOU! Represents the Agency in all interactions with other members of the Goodwill community and the general public, supporting the agency's vision of creating sustainable communities that thrive through the full participation of their diverse residents. Performs duties by Agency policies and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Works with supervisors to ensure individual production goals are met consistently. Maintains an accurate record of daily production completed during designated production times. Ensures compliance with Agency standard training in their location. Pricing merchandise using best practices and stocking to the sales floor plan Processes material at the donation site by sorting donations made throughout the day

Requirements

Ability to display a positive, friendly attitude to maintain a positive work environment
Mathematical and literacy skills to support job duties
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
A criminal background check that meets agency standards
Mathematical and literacy skills to support job duties
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which include evenings, weekends, and holidays
A criminal background check that meets agency standards

Nice To Haves

Light manufacturing, Donation, warehouse work experience, or certification
Prior thrift or used goods Donation experience
High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Sorts, inspects, and stocks donated goods
Optimizes the value of donations
Meets minimum Units Per Hour (UPH) and production effectiveness expectations
Responsible for exercising care in the performance of job tasks.
Must follow Agency safety policies and procedures established within respective departments.
SAFETY BEGINS WITH YOU!
Represents the Agency in all interactions with other members of the Goodwill community and the general public, supporting the agency's vision of creating sustainable communities that thrive through the full participation of their diverse residents.
Performs duties by Agency policies and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Works with supervisors to ensure individual production goals are met consistently.
Maintains an accurate record of daily production completed during designated production times.
Ensures compliance with Agency standard training in their location.
Pricing merchandise using best practices and stocking to the sales floor plan
Processes material at the donation site by sorting donations made throughout the day