Job Purpose:
- The Grader - Linen at Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc will be responsible for evaluating and sorting donated linen items to ensure quality standards are met. This position plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's mission to provide job training and employment opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess the quality and condition of donated linen items, including sheets, towels, and other fabric goods.
- Sort and categorize linen items based on quality and usability for resale or recycling.
- Ensure compliance with organizational standards for linen grading and sorting.
- Collaborate with team members to optimize the grading process and improve efficiency.
- Maintain accurate records of graded items and report any discrepancies or issues to the supervisor.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Support Goodwill's mission by contributing to the overall success of the linen sorting and grading operations.
- Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge related to linen grading.
Required Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience:
- Previous experience in a similar role within a not-for-profit or charitable organization is preferred.
- Experience in handling, sorting, and grading linens or similar materials.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong attention to detail to ensure quality control of linens.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Good organizational skills to manage and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Physical ability to lift and move heavy loads of linens.
- Effective communication skills to work collaboratively with team members.
- Basic understanding of health and safety regulations related to handling materials.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience handling, sorting, and grading linens or similar materials
- Previous experience in a similar role within a nonprofit or charitable organization
- Strong attention to detail for linen quality control
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Good organizational skills to manage and prioritize tasks
- Physical ability to lift and move heavy loads of linens
- Effective communication skills for teamwork
- Basic understanding of health and safety regulations related to material handling
What We Do
Goodwill Industries of Dallas, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to changing lives through the power of work. Since 1923, it has provided job training, career services, and employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment across North Texas. The organization sustains its mission through a network of donated goods retail stores and community donation centers.
