Textiles Associate - Austin Bluffs Store at Goodwill of Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

16.45

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Textile Sorting, Pricing and Tagging, Quality Control, Customer Service, Inventory Processing, Attention to Detail, Basic Technology Usage, Pallet Jack Operation, Dolly Operation, Decision Making

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

*Please Note: This position will be posted through 7/23/2026* Full-time positions are available. Please tell us about your availability. Pay: $16.45 Hr. We are looking for an optimistic, fast paced candidate with drive to meet daily goals and be part of a strong team! This position processes donated clothing into inventory to be sold on the sales floor. Knowledge of clothing brands and quality is a plus! This position has minimum production quotas each day. Our Retail Centers are open 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sundays. Your pay could increase based on the amount of textiles you can produce each hour. This position is eligible for Daily Pay! Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule. Full-Time employees in our Retail and Sales/Operations Divisions are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate. Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer. 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. * Job duties may extend beyond the tasks listed and may include additional responsibilities as required. 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: * A 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. 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 [http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify]We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace. Physical Requirements Attachment to Job Description Job Title: 681 – Associate I, Textiles Production Dept Number: Various – Retail The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 – FREQUENTLY SQUAT - FREQUENTLY CLIMBING: Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLY 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 -

Responsibilities

The Associate is responsible for sorting, inspecting, pricing, and tagging donated textiles to prepare them for sale on the retail floor. They must meet daily production quotas while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.