Production Associate - Full-Time

About Evergreen Goodwill

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, educationand job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.


The organization employs over 2,000 people, operatesfive job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcomand Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, servicesand skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversityand inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusiveand successful organization.


Salary: $20.90/hr

FLSA Status: Hourly

Location: Renton


Job Summary
Sort salable from salvage material and prepare merchandise for sale, sustaining production plant and retail operation.


Essential Functions
Remove salvage material and garbage from salable goods.
Evaluate and determine product value.
Prepare salable goods for retail store.
Maintain production tallies.
Maintain adequate merchandise in the retail store.
Identify goods for special sales and auctions.
Process and remove unsold items as appropriate.
Maintain supplies inventory.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Job Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
Experience: None
Specific Skills/Knowledge/Licenses: None

Essential Physical Abilities:
Lifting and carrying 30 - 40 pounds; Developed fine motor control (grasp, handle, manipulate objects with fingers;
Standing for long periods of time; frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing; climbing ladders;
Able to travel across a variety of surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain)


Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities:
Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting,
Interpreting data
Problem Solving
Communicating with the public
Create and read written communication
Completing written orders

Working Conditions:
Warehouse environment, temperature varies, exposure to dust.


Proficiency with Experience:


This job classification requires various levels of proficiency and experience:
1. Willing ( little or no experience required)
2. Developing (demonstrates some knowledge and skills of duties, with at least 6 months of experience)


This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

I have read and understand this job description, possess the education/experience and can perform the essential position responsibilities.

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Everyone Is Welcome

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you joina truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.


Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage

100% Employer-paid life, accidental deathand dismemberment (AD&D), and long termdisability insurance (for salaried employee)

Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan

Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program

Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time

Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mentorship Program

Career Advancement Opportuniti