The HVS Apparel Sorter Trainee processes and prepares donated apparel for textile waste diversion and order fulfillment. This individual inspects, sorts, and categorizes products according to predetermined specifications and standard operating procedures, maintaining adherence to all safety policies and required personal protective equipment at all times. Success in this role requires low-error execution, high efficiency, and consistent upholding of Goodwill BLUE values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Financial – Sustains growth through financial stewardship & fiscal responsibility.

• Meets hourly quota and quality goals as outlined in the training guide, showing meaningful improvement over the 90-day period.

• Inspects donated apparel, analyzing the quality, condition, material type, size, and style to determine proper sorting category.

• Sorts apparel into designate categories according to established specifications and standards.

• Maintain accurate records such as the tally weights of sorted and graded apparel. 

• Participates in daily closeout procedures, including weighing gaylords, recording weights, combining bins, and resetting stations for the next shift.

• Safeguards company property, including donated goods. Reports any incidents of theft or misappropriation or unauthorized possession of company property.

Customer & Community – Collaborates with customers to understand and deliver customer needs & expectations.

• May be cross trained to work as a Runner, Baler, and/or Forklift Operator.

• Maintains a clean work environment, including restrooms, floors, walls, windows, and parking lots, as directed.

Operational Excellence – Implements strategies to maximize resources and infrastructure.

• Receives and processes apparel from the retail stores, inspecting quality, type of material, size and/or style of clothing, and sorts the apparel into the appropriate category.

• Identifies non-qualifying items for alternate waste diversion routes.

• Maintains workstation in an organized and safe manner free from food, drink, or other personal items.

• Responsible for following and ensuring all safety rules are complied with, and appropriate safety equipment is used. Immediately acts and/or reports any unsafe or potential hazards.

• Constantly works towards the highest level of efficiency and effectiveness.

Team Goodwill – Promotes a culture that embraces growth and development to meet the needs of our team.

• Models Goodwill BLUE core values.

• Assists team in achieving daily production goals.

• Participate in daily team huddles.

• Supports a collaborative team culture.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate proficiency in meeting competencies required for position; able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.

• Ability to be trained and take directions.

• Ability to memorize specific categories.

• Ability to communicate and read English.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must be able to use a calculator to add and subtract numbers.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

Ability to communicate and read English.  Able to read and write reports, compile data as needed. Communicates effectively with others and provides essential duties either verbally or via e-mail.

REASONING ABILITY:

Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually working in a warehouse environment. This position requires standing for long periods of time. At times this employee may be exposed to the outside environment. The noise in this environment will be moderate to loud.

AVAILABILITY:

Must be able to work Monday – Friday on location. Open availability may be requested at a later date.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

PHYSICAL AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Activity

Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously or N/A

Stationary Standing

Continuously

Sitting

Rarely

Walking

Frequently

Crawling

Rarely

Balancing

Occasionally

Bending

Frequently

Squatting

Occasionally

Kneeling

Occasionally

Twisting/Turning

Frequently

Climb

Occasionally

Overhead Reaching 

Occasionally

Typing/Keyboarding

Occasionally

Lifting/Carrying – up to 10 lbs.

Continuously

Lifting/Carrying – up to 20 lbs.

Continuously

Lifting/Carrying – up to 35 lbs.

Frequently

Lifting/Carrying – up to 50 lbs.

Frequently

Lifting/Carrying – Greater than 50 lbs.

Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling – up to 10 lbs.

Continuously

Pushing/Pulling – up to 20 lbs.

Continuously

Pushing/Pulling – up to 35 lbs.

Continuously

Pushing/Pulling – up to 50 lbs.

Frequently

Pushing/Pulling – Greater than 50 lbs.

Occasionally

Driving (car/equipment)

N/A

Critical Thinking/Organization

Frequently

Talking on Phone

N/A

Talking in Person

Frequently

Hearing in Person 

Frequently

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.