Production Associate

Production Associate Full-time

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high‑quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life‑changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career‑ready and can support themselves and their families.

Job Title:

Production Associate

Pay Range: $21.16/hr

Sort salvable material and prepare merchandise for sale, sustaining production plant and retail operations. This position will specialize in pricing lines.

Schedule:

Sunday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Remove salvage material and garbage from sellable goods.
• Evaluate and determine product value.
• Prepare sell‑able goods for the retail store.
• Maintain production tallies.
• Maintain adequate merchandise in the retail store.
• Identify goods for special sales and auctions.
• Process and remove unsold items as appropriate.
• Maintain supplies inventory.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; report any potential hazards or accidents.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)
• Experience:
  
  None
• Specific Skills/Knowledge/Licenses:
  None

• Lifting and carrying 30–40 pounds; develop fine‑motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers).
• Standing for long periods; frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders.
• Able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain).

• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting.
• Interpreting data.
• Problem solving.
• Communicating with the public.
• Creating and reading written communication.
• Completing written orders.

Warehouse environment, temperature varies, exposure to dust.

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 100% employer‑paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long‑term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short‑ and long‑term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) plan
• Roth and 403(b) retirement savings plan program
• Paid vacation (9 days), holiday and sick time
• Limited paid time off for jury duty and bereavement leave
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Mentorship program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Paid job training

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate.