• Job Description

  Req#: TEXTI016197

  Goodwill of Colorado

  External Application Deadline: October 15th, 2024

  JOB SUMMARY:

  The Associate I, Textiles Production will primarily work in a production environment sorting, hanging, pricing, and tagging donated textiles while following company quality standards and guidelines to determine which items will be placed on the sales floor to be sold. The Associate may occasionally be in contact with customers and expected to be responsive in communication and provide excellent customer service.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Sort donated textiles by season, color, and quality of product.
  • Inspect textiles to ensure the product is in good saleable condition (buttons, zippers, etc.)
  • Hang, size, and price, tag, and prepare textile items to be sold by loading them on Z-racks.
  • Make decisions to price according to Goodwill standards of quality and value of the product which may include researching the item’s value on the internet or utilizing other company tools and standards.
  • Provide excellent customer service to fellow staff and customers; answer product questions as needed.
  • Follow all retail center policies and procedures.
  • Follow all safety processes and procedures to help provide a safe working environment for employees and customers.
  • Cross-train as needed in other departments and areas when required.
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area to provide a safe and efficient workflow for employees and customers.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

  Experience:

  • One (1) year of retail experience preferred.

  Other

  • Must have attention to detail and ability to make decisions.
  • Ability to use basic technologies to be able to follow company standards.
  • Ability to use good judgement to assess quality and value of textile product and pricing, researching value, as necessary.
  • Must have the ability to use a dolly and pallet jack as required.
  • Must be able to work a varied schedule which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed with occasional overtime.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff, and peers.

  Core Competencies

  • Communication, Level 1
  • Customer Focus, Level 1
  • Excellence, Level 1
  • Knowledge and Skills, Level 1
  • Teamwork, Level 1
  • Trust, Level 1

  Functional Competencies:

  • Time Management

  Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses. Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

  We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

  Physical Requirements

  Attachment to Job Description

  Position: Associate I, Textiles Production Dept Number: Various

  (This information is required to ensure compliance with various workplace regulations. Please identify each physical activity required in the performance of this position using the guide below)

  Guide to Physical Requirements:

  • Continuously (5-8 hours)

  • Frequently (3-4 hours)

  • Occasionally (1-2 hours)

  • Never

  LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

  Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

  Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

  Light: 14 lbs & under - CONTINUOUSLY

  CARRYING:

  Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

  Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

  Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

  PUSHING/PULLING - FREQUENTLY

  REACHING:

  Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

  At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

  Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

  TWISTING - CONTINUOUSLY

  BENDING - FREQUENTLY

  KNEELING/CRAWLING – OCCASIONALLY

  SQUAT - OCCASIONALLY

  CLIMBING:

  Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

  Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLYCCASIONALLY

  HEARING - FREQUENTLY

  VISION:

  Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

  Visual, distant - OCCASIONALLY

  Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY

  HANDS/FINGERS:

  Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

  Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

  Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

  WALKING - FREQUENTLY

  STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

  SITTING - NEVER

  SPEAKING - OCCASIONALLY

  OTHER, please describe -

  Qualifications

  Behaviors

  Preferred

  Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

  Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

  Motivations

  Preferred

  Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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