Job Details

Job Location: SLO Headquarters - San Luis Obispo, CA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: $17.20 - $20.12 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

GOODWILL CENTRAL COAST PRODUCTION LEAD Pay Range

$17.00 - $20.12 per hour

Do More Than a Job. Make an Impact. At Goodwill Central Coast, your work has purpose. For nearly 100 years, we've been turning donations into opportunity—creating jobs, removing barriers to employment, and helping people build brighter futures across the Central Coast. We're looking for talented people who want to grow their careers, bring their expertise, and make a difference. Here, your success helps create opportunity for others.

Why Goodwill Central Coast?

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, vision & life insurance*
• 403(b) retirement plan with company matching*
• Paid holidays, vacation & sick leave*
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• A mission-driven workplace where your work makes a difference

*Benefits are subject to eligibility and plan terms.

The Opportunity

Assist the Production Supervisor in providing work direction to processing staff and maintaining productivity. Perform processor duties by preparing donated textiles and clothing, shoes, housewares, books, electronics, toys, and decorative items for sale through a sequential process involving sorting, grading, pricing, and packaging.

Qualifications: What You'll Do

• Assist the Production Supervisor in establishing and maintaining an efficient pace for goods processing.
• Organize the department and help ensure a safe work environment.
• Train new employees in procedures, including safety requirements.
• Train staff on procedure changes and monitor production quality and staff productivity, as directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Monitor product sales and direct products accordingly.
• Serve as a resource to processors and handlers who have questions about procedures.
• Provide input on employee performance, as requested, and notify the Production Supervisor of conduct or performance concerns.
• Assist with the development and communication of employee work schedules and perform basic supervisory duties in the Production Supervisor’s absence.
• Sort and grade textiles, clothing, and hard-sort items by separating them into quality levels: retail store grade, Outlet grade, or salvage.
• Hang men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing that meets quality standards.
• Sort and grade hard-sort items.
• Place incomplete or broken items into the appropriate containers for Outlet sales, salvage, or trash.
• Price items that meet quality standards according to value.
• Tag items that meet quality standards by affixing the appropriate tags or labels to groups of priced items.
• Pack items into the appropriate material-handling container and affix the destination label or sign to the container.
• Work with workforce employees, program participants, and clients assigned for vocational services, as requested.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Ready to Work for Good?

If you're ready to use your talents, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. Bring your talent. Build your career. Be part of the solution.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Goodwill Central Coast is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Goodwill Central Coast is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process are encouraged to contact Human Resources at 831-423-8611 or at HR_Group@ccgoodwill.org.