Garfield Heights - Apparel Processor
Part-timeGoodwill of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohi
Garfield Heights, OHFull-time / Part-time$13.4/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Apparel Processor sorts, hangs, and tags donated apparel and domestic items for Goodwill’s soft-line departments, checking donations for quality and meeting production targets. The role also includes maintaining a clean processing area and following agency safety policies. Goodwill seeks candidates with good people skills and the ability to identify shades and tones of color; a high school diploma or GED and computer experience are preferred.
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5774 Transportation Boulevard, Garfield Heights, OH, USA | Retail | Hourly | 13.40 per hour | Full-Time/Part-Time
| Bonus Incentives, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Health, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement with Company Match, Employee Discount, Daily Pay
Apparel Processor: Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio
Location: Garfield Heights, OH | Pay: $13.40 | Type: Hourly, Full-Time/Part-Time
About the JobJoin us in making a meaningful impact in Garfield Heights, Ohio! Help keep our stores stocked with quality finds. As an Apparel Processor, you'll sort, hang, and tag donated apparel and domestics, ensuring quality standards for soft-line departments. You will uphold customer service standards by greeting and thanking customers and donors, according to agency policies and procedures. At Goodwill, we are committed to serving our community by delivering high-quality goods, fostering a supportive environment, and maintaining an inclusive and equitable workplace. Our mission is to act as stewards of donations and the environment while celebrating success and adapting to change.
Responsibilities
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Stay knowledgeable of brand names, current and vintage items, fashion trends, and price points for apparel and domestic categories.
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Sorts apparel into salable and salvage categories. Provides quality assurance by checking for tears, stains, wetness, smell, soil, broken zippers, and missing buttons. Items must be flaw-free.
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Hangs and tags quality donations quickly, according to agency standards, while meeting or exceeding individual production targets.
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Always maintain the processing area in a neat and clean condition. The station should always be ready for the next shift.
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Embodies DGR (Donated Goods Retail) MODE Guiding Principles.
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Follows all agency safety policies and guidelines. Actively participates with supervisor and team members to address identified safety concerns.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Good people skills
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Able to identify different shades and tones of color
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High school diploma or GED preferred
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Computer experience preferred
Benefits
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Bonus incentive plan
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Daily Pay
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Generous paid time off
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Retirement planning with company match
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee discount
Employees who work full-time are also eligible for:
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Medical, dental, & vision benefits at a fraction of the premium cost
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Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost
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Life insurance at no cost
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Paid holidays
To apply: Visit our website (getagoodwilljob.com (https://goodwillgoodskills.applicantpro.com/pages/jobsbylocationandcategory/) ) to apply!
Goodwill 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, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Background check required.
How this job compares
Set against the 6,335 open Retail Associate jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$13.4/hr
- Ohio median$14–15/hr213 hourly ranges
- US median$16–18/hr3,795 hourly ranges
This rate, $13.40/hr, is 3% below the Ohio median midpoint ($14/hr) — in the middle half of Retail Associate hourly ranges in Ohio.
- Openings
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- Education
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