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Job Title: Temporary Apparel Sorter

Department: Goodwill Temporary Services (GTS)

Reports To: GTS Manager and Donated Goods Retail (DGR) Store Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Temporary)

Mission Support:

To help people achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work. The sale of donated and new goods at Goodwill Houston (GWH) enables the organization to offer a variety of training and employment services, promote self-sufficiency and contribute to community conservation through repurposing, reusing and recycling.

Position Summary:

Responsible for sorting through soft line donations, separating salvage from sellable items and be able to select exceptional items to be set aside for boutique pricing. The Team Member is responsible for performing assigned duties and work within the framework of GWH's Mission and all policies and procedures. To ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and stewardship of GWH to maximize profitability to enhance our Mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for sorting soft goods (clothing, linens, etc.) according to GWH guidelines to maximize productivity for the Tagger-Hangers.

• Must carefully inspect all items to ensure they meet GWH quality standards.

• Ability to work quickly to meet required GWH production standards, five (5) to seven (7) duros per shift.

• Provide excellent customer service.

• Greet each customer and assist with basic questions about store operations and merchandise as needed.

• Assist with keeping production supplies available.

• Assist with loading and unloading merchandise as needed.

• Receive and record donations as needed.

• Assist with sorting donations according to GWH guidelines as assigned.

• Notify Manager of low or overstocked merchandise.

• Assist with the security and safety of GWH Team Members and property.

• Assist in floor recovery as needed.

• Perform necessary janitorial work.

• Demonstrate professionalism and presents a friendly, cooperative attitude.

• Ability to multi-task, make quick decisions and work in a team oriented, fast paced environment.

• Must be punctual and have dependable attendance.

• Must conduct work in a safe manner; maintain good housekeeping standards, have all aisles and pathways to fire exists clear and free from clutter, keep work areas neat and clean.

• Adheres to all GWH policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned by management

• Must report all work incidents and injuries immediately. Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ability to communicate and interact well with a variety of personality types.
  • Poses excellent customer service skills.
  • Retail sales experience is preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Must have reliable transportation.

  Physical Requirements/Work Environment: The ability to stand, twist, bend, squat, reach, kneel, push and pull. Able to lift, up to, 40 lbs. and, occasionally, lift/move items, up to, 100 lbs. (e.g. large bags of donations, televisions, furniture, etc.) Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Indoor work environment with occasional exposure to outside temperatures. The noise level in the normal work environment is, usually, moderate.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/goodwillhoustonts/jobs/1612822-453353