What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clothing Grader position at Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan?
Job Summary:
Examines textiles to determine quality and suitability. Appropriately prepares for next station. Directly impacts organizational sales (50% of Goodwill sales are associated with apparel sales).
Essential Functions:
- Secures textiles from container.
- Thoroughly examines condition and determines whether product goes to hanging or salvage.
- Meets or exceeds goals and standards of production and quality.
- Accomplishes assigned cleaning routine.
- Assists in the training of workers and consumers in cooperation with the Workforce Development Department staff.
Additional Responsibilities:
- CARF: Ensure documentation and compliance with CARF standards.
- Safety: Maintain applicable safety standards, rules, and regulations in areas of responsibility.
- Outcome Driven: Have S.M.A.R.T objectives to drive performance and improve Goodwill's value to the community.
- Stakeholder Focused: Work with integrity and provide exemplary customer services to internal and external stakeholders.
- Accountability: Have key metrics that drive performance taking a leadership role in maximizing the social and financial return of the community resources invested in Goodwill.
- Financial Stability: Utilize the resources of the organization in an efficient and effective manner.
- Strategic Visioning: Commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and leading change in creating community value.
- Professionalism: Demonstrate a genuine interest in serving the needs of others and a positive attitude toward the community, co-workers, and individuals we serve. Represent the organization to the public with a courteous, helpful and business-like attitude.
- Promote and demonstrate cooperation and teamwork.
- Maintains safety standards in area of responsibility and throughout facility.
- Responsible to maintain accuracy of paperwork.
- Carries out additional duties assigned by the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or Key Holder.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Able to stand for two hours at a time over a period spanning up to eight hours.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends some holidays.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach, and lift up to 40 pounds, walking or standing to a significant degree, and be able to move large boxes, furniture, and other heavy items.
