Retail Production Worker - Part Time

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan•Norton Shores, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our mission is to Change Lives through the Power of Work! This part-time, hourly position is responsible for the sorting and pricing of donated goods and materials. The role involves textiles and hardlines processing, donation attendant duties, material handling, and operating a compactor. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in retail operations. This role requires the ability to work after-hours on special projects, weekends, and some holidays. Core competencies include providing positive customer relations, interacting with individuals referred for training, thinking independently, meeting production goals, demonstrating quality control, and following Kaizen principles.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in retail operations preferred.
Availability to work after-hours on special projects.
Availability to work weekends and some holidays.
Must be able to provide positive internal and external customer relations and to easily interact and work with individuals referred for training.
Demonstrate ability to think independently in supervisor’s absence.
Meet production goals.
Demonstrate quality control and accuracy with sorting and pricing guidelines.
Kaizen principles: follow 6S Checklist, procedures, signage, and layout.

Responsibilities

Sorting and pricing of donated goods and materials.
Textiles and Hardlines Processing: Follow established sorting and pricing guidelines. Recognize name brand, vintage, and collectible items. Size and hang textiles. Differentiate materials and place in proper containers, z-racks, etc.
Donation Attendant: Receive donated items. Sort donations by category.
Material Handling: Operate pump cart and stacker to move containers, totes, etc. Assemble / Disassemble containers, gaylords, kit bins. Make proper use of available space and materials.
Operate Compactor: Recognize and follow proper material content. Know the mechanical operation of the compactor. Understand and demonstrate safe operation.