Textile Sales Associate - Michigan - PT

Job Details

Job Location:

Store - Michigan City, IN 46360

Position Type:
Part Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $11.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Retail

To receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donations, maintaining the flow of donations from drive‑thru to sales floor, and generally aid in the smooth operation of a fast‑paced retail store. This position reports to Store Manager and/or Production Manager who evaluates performance annually.

Also understands the Goodwill Mission: “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life” and embodies Company Core Values of Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Customer‑First Mindset, Humble Confidence, Passion for Mission, and Do The Right Thing.

• Sort, price, and tag donated textiles at a minimum rate of 80 pieces per hour (PPH), maintaining quality standards.
• Retrieve 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 into designated True Trash receptacles as needed.
• Organize racks for efficient stocking.

Training Level: Below 80 PPH – $11/hour. Four weeks to achieve 80 PPH; if not reached, coaching provided. After eight weeks, if 80 PPH not met, termination may be considered.

• Level 2: 80‑90 PPH – $15/hour upon reaching 80 PPH for the first time.
• Level 3 (High Performers): 91‑110 PPH – $16/hour (requires a 3‑week average of at least 91 before pay change effective).
• Level 4 (High Performers): 111‑130+ PPH – $17/hour (requires a 3‑week average of at least 111 before pay change effective).

If PPH drops below 80, the employee will receive a three‑week improvement period before progressive discipline, including coaching and warnings that expire after six months.

Once Level 3 or 4 is reached, maintaining PPH to stay at high performer pay level is required. If PPH falls below this level, a three‑week improvement period is implemented. Failure may lead to performance discussions and pay adjustments.

• Daily recording of PPH for tracking purposes is mandatory.
• Z‑racks are considered 100 pieces per rack.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Adherence to standard retail practices and dress code.
• Familiarity with current clothing, shoe styles, furniture, toys, brand names, etc.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to make quick and accurate decisions.
• Tactful communication with the public and co‑workers.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules.

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Flexible availability.
• Ability to frequently bend, twist, push, pull, reach above shoulder level, crouch, stoop, kneel, repetitively use feet, use head and neck in a twisting or static motion, look up and/or down, and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to utilize light industrial equipment including:
  • Tagging gun, stickers, tags, standard office supplies.
  • Pallet stacker, pallet jack.
  • Compactor (must be 18+ to operate).