Prod Assoc - Softlines
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Now Hiring: Retail (Backroom) Production Associate
Join us as at our brand-new Goodwill store in Olean ! This is your opportunity to be part of building a high-performing team from the ground up - where your work directly supports our mission and helps create opportunities in the community.
Behind every great store is a strong production team. As a Retail Production Associate, you’ll play a critical role in processing and preparing clothing donations for the sales floor - helping turn everyday items into valuable resources that fund our programs.
What You’ll Do
Sort clothing ('softlines') donations into sellable, salvage, or trash categories following Goodwill standards
Assess quality and identify items of value for pricing
Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality expectations
Prepare donations for the sales floor
Maintain clean, safe, and organized work and production areas
Dispose of unsellable items using proper procedures (compactor/dumpster)
Support donation door operations and assist with donation movement as needed
Who You Are
Detail-oriented and efficient, with a strong work ethic
A team player who is ready to jump in and get the job done
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Lives our values: Own It • Dare to Excel • Be Bold • Be Extraordinary • Win Together
What You Bring
Ability to assess item quality and make sound decisions
Reliable, punctual, and ready to contribute every day
Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently
Grow Your Career at Goodwill
We’re committed to promoting from within and helping our employees grow. Starting in production can lead to:
Career advancement opportunities
Development and training programs
Hands-on training and skill development
A supportive team environment focused on growth, learning and impact
Compensation
- $16.00–$17.00/hour , based on experience, skills, and education
- Ongoing review of pay and benefits to remain competitive
- Potential bonus eligibility for full time employees
Make an Impact in Olean
Be part of launching something new while doing work that matters. Every item you process helps fund programs that change lives across our community.
Requirements
- Detail-oriented and efficient, with a strong work ethic
- A team player who is ready to jump in and get the job done
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Lives our values: Own It • Dare to Excel • Be Bold • Be Extraordinary • Win Together
- Ability to assess item quality and make sound decisions
- Reliable, punctual, and ready to contribute every day
- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs frequently
About Goodwill of Western New York
Nonprofit workforce-development and thrift retailer helping Western New Yorkers overcome employment barriers through training, jobs, donated-goods sales.
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