Textile Sales Associate - Ireland Rd. - FT

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES GROUP•South Bend, IN
•$11 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Textile Sales Associate receives, sorts, prices, tags, and stocks donated textiles, helping move donations quickly 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 employee is expected to understand and embody Goodwill’s mission, “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life,” and its core values: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Customer-First Mindset, Humble Confidence, Passion for Mission, and Do The Right Thing. Pay is based on production measured in pieces per hour (PPH). The starting training rate is $11 per hour for production below 80 PPH, with four weeks to reach 80 PPH. Employees who reach 80 PPH advance to $15 per hour; Level 3 employees averaging 91–110 PPH for three weeks earn $16 per hour, and Level 4 employees averaging at least 111 PPH for three weeks earn $17 per hour. Production must be maintained to retain higher pay levels. Daily PPH recording is mandatory. The posting notes that stated pay rates may differ due to state minimum wage regulations or local prevailing rates.

Requirements

  • Adhere to standard retail practices and the dress code.
  • Have familiarity with current clothing, shoe styles, furniture, toys, and brand names.
  • Have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Make quick and accurate decisions.
  • Communicate tactfully with the public and coworkers.
  • Be flexible to work varying schedules and have flexible availability.
  • Be authorized to work in the United States.
  • 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, including looking up or down.
  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Be at least 18 years old 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 production daily.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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