RetailProductionAssociate

_**Job Location**_ Cookeville _**Job Summary:**_ The Retail Production Associate supports efficient store operations by preparing donated Softline and Hardline merchandise through accurate sorting, pricing, and production activities during assigned shifts. This role focuses on meeting quota driven production expectations while maintaining the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and safety, following established processes aligned with Goodwill’s mission of Changing Lives through Education, Training, and Employment. Under the direction of store management, this role focuses on consistent task completion and quality first production, supporting backroom and production operations to ensure merchandise is processed accurately, efficiently, and ready for the sales floor throughout the day, grounded in Goodwill’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Uprightness, and Empowerment. _**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