Textile Sales Associate - Goshen - FT
About The Position
The Textile Sales Associate receives, sorts, prices, tags, and stocks donated textiles, keeping donations moving efficiently from the drive-thru to the sales floor and supporting the smooth operation of a fast-paced retail store. The role is based at the Goshen store and reports to the Store Manager and/or Production Manager, who evaluates performance annually. Employees are 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. The position has production-based pay levels tied to pieces processed per hour (PPH). Training starts at $11 per hour for production below 80 PPH, with four weeks to reach 80 PPH. Level 2 pays $15 per hour at 80–90 PPH; Level 3 pays $16 per hour at 91–110 PPH, subject to a three-week average of at least 91; and Level 4 pays $17 per hour at 111–130+ PPH, subject to a three-week average of at least 111. Higher-level pay requires maintaining the applicable production rate. Daily PPH recording is mandatory and may affect pay if not completed. The stated rates may differ based on state minimum-wage requirements or local prevailing rates.
Requirements
- Adhere to standard retail practices and the dress code.
- Be familiar 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 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, use feet repetitively, and use the head and neck in twisting or static motions, including looking up and/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 for tracking purposes.
- Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
- Maintain the applicable production rate to qualify for the associated high-performer pay level.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
