Textile Sales Associate - Merrillville- 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 the Goodwill mission, “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life,” and embody the company’s 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 processing rates, beginning at $11 per hour during training and increasing as specified piece-per-hour targets are met. Daily recording of production is mandatory. Employees must meet performance standards and may receive coaching and support if targets are not achieved. The position is full-time, day shift, and located at the Merrill Point store in Merrillville, Indiana.
Requirements
- Adhere to standard retail practices and the dress code.
- Have familiarity with current clothing, shoe styles, furniture, toys, brand names, and similar merchandise.
- Have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Be able to make quick and accurate decisions.
- Communicate tactfully with the public and co-workers.
- Be flexible and available 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, including looking up and/or down.
- Be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Be able to use light industrial equipment, including tagging guns, stickers, tags, standard office supplies, pallet stackers, pallet jacks, and compactors.
- Be at least 18 years old 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
