Textile Sales Associate - Elkhart - FT
About The Position
The Textile Sales Associate receives, sorts, prices, tags, and stocks donated textiles, helping move donations quickly from the drive-through to the sales floor and supporting the smooth operation of a fast-paced retail store. The role 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 position uses productivity-based pay levels tied to the number of pieces processed per hour (PPH). Training starts at $11 per hour while below 80 PPH, with four weeks to reach that goal and management coaching and support if needed. At 80–90 PPH, pay increases to $15 per hour; at 91–110 PPH, to $16 per hour after a three-week average at that level; and at 111–130+ PPH, to $17 per hour after a three-week average at that level. Associates must record PPH daily. Standards and pay rates may differ based on state minimum wage regulations or the prevailing rate at the location.
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.
- 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 and look up and/or down.
- Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- 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 daily for tracking purposes.
- 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
