Apparel Quality Specialist-Denver-Full TIme

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Denver, North Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Sort donated clothing based on quality standards and identify high-value items for special handling. Maintain organized bins, track production counts, and manage the flow of clothing on the sales floor.

Qualifications

You have a strong work ethic and attention to detail for sorting and identifying clothing quality and value. You are physically able to stand, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, and have strong close and depth vision. No prior experience is necessary, as you will receive training.

Must Have Skills for ATS

sorting

quality standards

production tracking

color rotation system

Job Description

Description

About Us

At Goodwill, your work helps fuel job creation, career training, and vital community services. We turn donations into opportunities—and you can be part of the mission.

We offer:

  • Starting pay of $15/hour, plus annual merit raises and production bonuses
  • Free career training & development programs
  • Team member discounts
  • Full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement

Join a team where your work creates meaningful change.

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What You’ll Do

  • Sort donated clothing to determine what meets our quality standards.
  • Identify and separate higher-value clothing for special handling.
  • Organize sellable and unsellable items into the appropriate bins.
  • Track daily production counts and maintain records.
  • Hang and group clothing using our color rotation system.
  • Stock or remove clothing from the sales floor as needed.
  • Keep work areas clean, safe, and compliant with procedures.
  • Support other roles (donation processor, hanger, cashier) as needed.
  • Report any theft, safety, or security concerns to management.

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Requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • No experience necessary—just a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
  • Attention to detail when sorting items for quality and value.
  • Physically able to stand, bend, lift, and move bins of clothing.
  • Reliable, responsible, and respectful team players.
  • Committed to personal growth, teamwork, and Goodwill’s mission.
  • This job keeps you active! Most of the time, you'll be standing, using your hands, and reaching above and below your shoulders. You'll often pull, throw, twist, and turn, with occasional talking, walking, pushing, bending, and stooping. Regularly lifting up to 10 pounds, and sometimes up to 50 pounds, is required. Strong close and depth vision are essential.

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont

Established in 1965, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is a nonprofit organization that connects people to opportunities to find gainful employment and meaningful work. With more than 25 retail stores and 30 donation sites, Goodwill uses proceeds from the sales of donated goods to fund skills training and employment services offered free of charge to thousands of people in our community each year. Through its retail stores, donation sites, the Goodwill Opportunity Campus, and partnerships with employers and other organizations throughout the region, Goodwill builds pathways for people to uncover their passions, enhance their skillsets, and pursue the life they want to achieve for themselves and their families—creating a brighter future for all.
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