Textile Sales Associate - Ireland Rd PT Job South Bend area,Indiana USA,Retail

Job Details

Job Location:

Store
- Ireland Road
- South Bend, IN 46614
Position Type:
Part Time
Education Level: None
Salary Range: $11.00 / Hourly

Travel Percentage :
None

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Retail

Job Objective

To receive, sort, price, tag, and stock donations, keeping the flow of donations moving quickly from drive-thru to the sales floor, and to 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.

Essential Job Functions

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.

Pay Levels

Training Level: Below 80 PPH – Starting rate at $11 per hour. Four weeks to achieve an 80 PPH goal; coaching if not met. Eight weeks, if still not met, possible termination.

Level 2: 80‑90 PPH – Increase to $15 per hour upon reaching 80 PPH for the first time.

Level 3 (High Performers): 91‑110 PPH – Increase to $16 per hour (requires a 3‑week average of at least 91 before pay change effective).

Level 4 (High Performers): 111‑130+ PPH – Increase to $17 per hour (requires a 3‑week average of at least 111 before pay change effective). Must maintain PPH to stay at high‑performer level; a three‑week improvement period if below, with progressive discipline possible.

Additional Expectations

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

Qualifications

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 bend, twist, push, pull, reach above shoulder level, crouch or stoop, kneel, use feet repetitively, and move up to 50 lbs.
Ability to operate light industrial equipment, including tagging gun, stickers, standard office supplies, pallet stacker, pallet jack, and compactor (must be 18 to operate).