What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Specialist position at Goodwill Industries of Northern New Engl?
If you’ve ever visited a Goodwill Retail Store, you know firsthand how inviting it is. Clothing is arranged by size, and color; collectibles and other items are grouped together, and carefully priced. Production Specialists work behind the scenes to ensure this happens. How? They go through assigned donated merchandise, reviewing one by one, pricing, and organizing.
If you enjoy physical tasks, have an eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-centered environment, working as a Goodwill NNE Production Specialist might be the new career you’re looking for.
Job Summary
The Production Specialist works under the direction of store management to maintain efficient store operations. Provides outstanding customer service while maintaining a clean, organized and safe work environment. Selects great quality merchandise from donations to stock the sales floor. The Production Specialist creates a positive employee and customer experience by consistently exhibiting citizenship behaviors and supporting Goodwill’s mission.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
1) Essential duties include the following:
- Sorts, inspects, and stocks donated goods
- Optimizes the value of donations
- Meets minimum Units Per Hour (UPH) and production effectiveness expectations
- Responsible for exercising due care in the performance of job tasks. Must follow Agency safety policies and procedures established within respective departments. SAFETY BEGINS WITH YOU!
- Ability to display a positive, friendly attitude in order to maintain a positive work environment
- Mathematical and literacy skills to support job duties
- Ability to use all essential job equipment and tools, including loading and unloading the trailer
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which includes, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Weekend availability is required.
- A criminal background check that meets agency standards
- Exerting up to 100lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50lbs of force frequently, and/or up-to 20lbs of force constantly to move objects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Light manufacturing, Donation, warehouse work experience, or certification
- Prior thrift or used goods Donation experience
- High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent
In addition to employment that is fulfilling, meaningful and supportive, Goodwill employees also receive:
- Medical Insurance
- Flex Spending
- Vision and Dental offered *
- Paid Short & Long Term Disability
- Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Plan (pro-rated for Part-Time employees) *
- Paid Holidays (pro-rated for Part-Time employees) *
- 403(b) retirement plan, with employer match *
- 40% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT *
- Valuable job training with growth potential *
- Discount on personal cell phone plans *
- Local community discounts *
- These benefits also available to Part-Time employees
Skills
Preferred- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service
Motivations
Preferred- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
