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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for hardline in the United States is $102,373.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,500.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Hardline job?

A Hardline job typically refers to positions in retail or merchandising that deal with non-clothing and non-food products, such as electronics, hardware, toys, and home goods. Employees in this role are responsible for stocking shelves, assisting customers, maintaining inventory, and ensuring displays are organized. This job often requires product knowledge, customer service skills, and the ability to lift and move merchandise.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Hardline position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hardline associate, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of retail merchandising, often supported by retail experience or relevant training. Familiarity with inventory management systems, handheld scanners, and point-of-sale (POS) software is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help employees excel in customer service and store operations. These skills ensure effective product placement, inventory accuracy, and a positive shopping experience for customers in a fast-paced retail environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Hardline associate in a retail store?

A Hardline associate is responsible for stocking shelves, organizing product displays, maintaining inventory accuracy, and assisting customers with product questions in departments like hardware, electronics, or home goods. They may also help with price changes, restocking returned items, and coordinating with other team members to ensure their section of the store remains clean and organized. Strong customer service is crucial, as associates often guide shoppers to the right products and answer usage or compatibility questions. The role requires both independent work and collaboration during busy periods or major sales events. Over time, a Hardline associate can take on greater responsibility, such as training new team members or managing larger product sections.

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Infographic showing various Hardline job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,373 per year, or $49.2 per hour.
Retail Production Associate

Retail Production Associate

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee

Mount Juliet, TN • On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

Other

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Goodwill Industries Of Middle Tennessee rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

348th of 676 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Job Location

Mt. Juliet

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, highquality 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 quotadriven production environment, consistently meeting productivity expectations while maintaining quality as the top priority.
  • Use approved pricing tools or pointofsale (POS) systems to ensure accurate and consistent pricing.
  • Prepare merchandise to be shopready, 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 highquality 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 quotadriven 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 fastpaced 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 quotadriven or manufacturingstyle production environments preferred.
  • Experience working in fastpaced, highvolume environments with productivity expectations preferred.
  • Prior nonprofit or missionbased retail experience is a plus.
  • Experience using pricing tools, pointofsale (POS) systems, or handling transactions preferred.
  • Experience with taskbased, repetitive work requiring consistency, accuracy, and quality control preferred.
  • Bilingual language skills are preferred.

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