Textile Sales Associate - Niles - FT
About The Position
The Textile Sales Associate receives, sorts, prices, tags, and stocks donated textiles, helping move donations efficiently from the drive-thru to the sales floor and supporting the smooth operation of a fast-paced retail store. The position reports to the Store Manager and/or Production Manager, who evaluates performance annually. The associate is expected to understand Goodwill’s mission, “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life,” and embody its core values: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Customer-First Mindset, Humble Confidence, Passion for Mission, and Do The Right Thing. The role has production-based pay levels tied to pieces processed per hour. Training pay is $11 per hour below 80 pieces per hour, with four weeks to reach the 80-piece goal and coaching support if needed. Reaching 80–90 pieces per hour raises the rate to $15 per hour. Rates increase to $16 per hour for a three-week average of at least 91 pieces per hour, and to $17 per hour for a three-week average of at least 111 pieces per hour. High performers must maintain the applicable production level; improvement periods and performance discussions or pay adjustments may follow if production falls below it. Daily recording of pieces per hour is mandatory. Pay rates may differ based on state minimum wage regulations or the prevailing local rate.
Requirements
- Adhere to standard retail practices and the dress code.
- Have familiarity with current clothing and shoe styles, furniture, toys, brand names, and similar merchandise.
- Have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Make quick and accurate decisions.
- Communicate tactfully with the public and co-workers.
- Be flexible to work varying schedules and have flexible availability.
- Be authorized to work in the United States.
- Be able to frequently bend, twist, push, pull, reach above shoulder level, crouch or stoop, kneel, repetitively use feet, and use the head and neck in twisting or static motions while looking up and/or down.
- Be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Be able to use light industrial equipment, including a tagging gun, pallet stacker, pallet jack, and compactor; employees must be 18 to operate a compactor.
Responsibilities
- Sort, price, and tag donated textiles at a minimum rate of 80 pieces per hour while maintaining quality standards.
- Retrieve the Textile Production Sheet at the beginning of each shift and submit it upon completion.
- Transport carts containing items to be processed.
- Process donations promptly.
- Dispose of trash in designated True Trash receptacles as needed.
- Organize racks for efficient stocking.
- Record pieces-per-hour production daily.
- Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
