Apparel Quality Specialist

About Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont

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.

What 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

What You’ll Do

• Sort donated clothing to determine 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 as needed (donation processor, hanger, cashier).
• Report any theft, safety, or security concerns to management.

Requirements

• 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 player.
• Commitment to personal growth, teamwork, and Goodwill’s mission.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Key skills/competency

• Sorting
• Quality Assurance
• Attention to Detail
• Record Keeping
• Physical Stamina
• Teamwork
• Color Coordination
• Safety Compliance
• Organization
• Communication