Textile Sales Associate - Valparaiso - PT
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 performance-based pay levels tied to pieces processed per hour (PPH). Training starts at $11 per hour while below 80 PPH, with four weeks to reach that goal. Reaching 80 PPH increases pay to $15 per hour; Level 3 performance of 91–110 PPH pays $16 per hour after a three-week average of at least 91, and Level 4 performance of 111–130+ PPH pays $17 per hour after a three-week average of at least 111. Employees at high-performer levels are expected to maintain their PPH. Daily PPH recording is mandatory and may affect pay if not completed. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.
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.
- Have flexible availability and the ability to work varying schedules.
- 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 lbs.
- Be able to utilize light industrial equipment, including a tagging gun, stickers, tags, standard office supplies, pallet stacker, pallet jack, and compactor; must be 18 to operate the 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 turn it in 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 daily for tracking purposes.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
