Retail Production Associate

  • Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee
  • Smyrna, TN
  • 1w ago
  • Part-Time
  • On-site

Job Location

Smyrna

Job Summary:

Job Description

Essential Functions

Production & Merchandise Preparation

  • Support the delivery of efficient, high‑quality production output during assigned shifts by helping maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
  • Accurately sort, tag, price, and prepare donated Softline and Hardline merchandise according to established production and quality standards.
  • Work in a quota‑driven production environment, consistently meeting productivity expectations while maintaining quality as the top priority.
  • Use approved pricing tools or point‑of‑sale (POS) systems to ensure accurate and consistent pricing.
  • Prepare merchandise to be shop‑ready, ensuring accuracy, presentation, and compliance with established guidelines.
  • Maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety across all production and backroom areas to support efficient workflow.
  • Support store readiness by ensuring merchandise is processed accurately and available for timely placement on the sales floor.

Production Operations & Daily Workflow

  • Complete assigned production tasks to support overall store readiness, sales, and inventory flow throughout the shift.
  • Support opening and closing routines related to production and backroom operations to ensure consistent daily readiness.
  • Assist with material movement, staging, and coordination between production, backroom, and sales floor areas as directed by store leadership.

Compliance, Safety & Operational Standards

  • Follow all company policies, safety guidelines, and operational procedures during assigned shifts.
  • Practice safe work behaviors, including proper lifting techniques and use of equipment and tools.
  • Report hazards, injuries, equipment concerns, or quality issues to store leadership promptly.
  • Follow production standards, pricing integrity, and merchandise handling procedures to support a safe, compliant, and high‑quality operation.

Schedule & Flexibility

  • Maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support overall store operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Skills

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

  • Previous experience in retail, production, warehouse, or customer-facing roles preferred, but not required.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Ability to follow established production processes, procedures, and safety guidelines with consistency and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work accurately in a quota‑driven environment where quality is the top priority.
  • Strong attention to detail for accurate sorting, pricing, and preparation of Softline and Hardline merchandise.
  • Ability to remain focused while performing repetitive production tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move items as required in a production and retail setting.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Education / Experience / Knowledge & Skills / Certifications & License

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Previous experience working in quota‑driven or manufacturing‑style production environments preferred.
  • Experience working in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments with productivity expectations preferred.
  • Prior nonprofit or mission‑based retail experience is a plus.
  • Experience using pricing tools, point‑of‑sale (POS) systems, or handling transactions preferred.
  • Experience with task‑based, repetitive work requiring consistency, accuracy, and quality control preferred.
  • Bilingual language skills are preferred.