PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

To participate in the day-to-day plant operations to meet or exceed production standards while operating in compliance with company standards, policies and procedures.

Uphold a positive work environment that follows Goodwill's Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) culture, Values, and Mission in everything you do and every interaction you have with co-workers, clients, customers and management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reaches production guidelines and standards by sorting, processing or hanging donated goods.

2. Assists in developing additional donors for the agency.

3. Ensures the proper rotation of merchandise.

4. Participates in the agency's loss control efforts by reporting suspicious activity to a supervisor or the Loss Prevention Director.

5. Ensures a clean and safe environment in the plant by practicing good housekeeping practices.

6. Regular attendance is required as outlined in Goodwill's attendance policy.

7. Observes safety procedures and Goodwill policies.

8. Attends regular employee meetings and training.

9. Acts as a positive role model for employees, participants and donors.

10. May participate in new store building and renovation efforts as needed.

11. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines. Equivalent to four years high school or GED, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others, plus 0 to 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

May involve travel within the state of Arkansas during new store building and store renovation efforts.  Frequent physical exertion and exposure to unfit donated goods. Regular attendance is required. 

Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.

Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.

Must be able to communicate clearly in English.

Must establish and maintain effective relationships with supervisors and co-workers, while motivating them to their best performance. 

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, on short notice, including holidays, nights and weekends and frequently in excess of 40 hours a week.

Ability to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.

Must be able to take initiative and make decisions with little supervision.

Must observe and enforce safety policies in all phases of the operation.

Must have knowledge of fashionable women's, children's and men's clothing as well as furniture and household items.

Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. 

Must be able to stand and walk for a prolonged period and to frequently bend, stretch and stoop.