Textile Sales Associate - Griffith - 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 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 the company’s core values: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Customer-First Mindset, Humble Confidence, Passion for Mission, and Do The Right Thing. Pay is based on processing productivity. The training rate is $11 per hour while below 80 pieces per hour (PPH), with four weeks to reach that target and management coaching and support if needed. Reaching 80 PPH raises the rate to $15 per hour. Productivity levels of 91–110 PPH may qualify for $16 per hour, and 111–130+ PPH may qualify for $17 per hour, subject to the stated three-week average requirements. Employees are expected to maintain the productivity level associated with their pay rate; improvement periods, coaching, discipline, or pay adjustments may apply if productivity falls below the applicable level. Daily PPH recording is mandatory. Z-racks are counted as 100 pieces per rack.
Requirements
- Adhere to standard retail practices and the dress code.
- Familiarity with current clothing and shoe styles, furniture, toys, brand names, and similar merchandise.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to make quick and accurate decisions.
- Tactful communication with the public and co-workers.
- Flexible availability to work varying schedules.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability 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 down.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to use light industrial equipment, including a tagging gun, stickers, tags, standard office supplies, pallet stacker, pallet jack, and compactor.
- Must 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 productivity 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
