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Planet Aid, Inc.

2nd shift Warehouse Worker

Bedford, OH · On-site

$18/hr

Planet Aid collects and recycles used textiles to protect the environment and support sustainable development in communities around the world. This role focuses on warehouse operations, supporting ...

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What is a textile recycling?

A Textile Recycling job involves collecting, sorting, and processing used fabrics and garments to be reused or repurposed. Workers in this field help reduce textile waste by identifying materials that can be resold, upcycled, or broken down for industrial use. Responsibilities may include operating machinery, assessing fabric quality, and coordinating with recycling facilities or thrift stores. This role is essential in promoting sustainability and reducing landfill waste.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in textile recycling?

A typical day in textile recycling involves sorting and categorizing incoming textiles, operating machinery to process or bale materials, and inspecting items for quality and contamination. You may also be responsible for maintaining records, ensuring workplace safety, and collaborating with transportation staff or other recycling teams. Attention to detail is crucial, as proper sorting greatly impacts the efficiency and environmental outcome of the recycling process. You'll often work as part of a team in an industrial or warehouse environment, where meeting recycling targets and upholding safety standards are key priorities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for textile recycling?

To excel in Textile Recycling, a strong understanding of sorting, grading, and processing textiles, along with basic knowledge of recycling practices, is essential. Familiarity with industrial textile recycling equipment, safety protocols, and, in some cases, certifications in environmental or waste management are beneficial. Dependability, attention to detail, and effective teamwork make candidates stand out in this field. These competencies and qualities are important for ensuring safe, efficient recycling operations and contributing to environmental sustainability goals.

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Associate-Clothing

Building Hope in the City

Fairview Park, OH • On-site

$12/hr

Part-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

Work with the clothing production team to process all clothing from intake to sales floor, including, but not limited to: sorting, hanging, tagging, pricing and filling the sales floor.


Position Details

Full or part-time, hourly, non-exempt position
Reports to Store Manager


Primary Job Duties

  • Sorting: Process clothing donations, sorting into categories of clothing that meets Common Threads' sales floor standards, and separating clothing that doesn't meet standards for textile recycling.
  • Hanging and Boxing: Hang in-season clothing, as needed, to stock sales floor. Box off-season clothing and clothing not currently needed, for offsite storage.
  • Tagging and Pricing: Evaluate items for quality, condition and brand. Price based on established pricing guidelines.
  • Sales Floor: Stock clothing racks in a neat and organized manner.
  • Strive to meet established standards in daily clothing production metrics.
  • Ensure established guidelines and protocols for all clothing tasks are followed properly.
  • Fulfill shared responsibility with the team for cleaning the back room, breakroom, and restrooms.
  • Additional duties as assigned by supervisor or management.


Key Skills and Qualifications

  • Knowledge of brands, trends, vintage, designer, and seasonal item is a plus, but not a requirement
  • Ability to work a weekend shift which is defined as any shift that includes closing the store on Friday evening through an open or closing shift on Saturday or Sunday.


Physical and Other Requirements

  • Ability to stand/walk and work consistently for short periods of time without sitting
  • Ability to walk, twist, pull, and push
  • Ability to lift at least 30 pounds
  • NOTE: Sometimes production areas can be dusty due to indoor/outdoor traffic and nature of donated items and cleaning. Occasional work in outdoor or warehouse environment may be required


Compensation and Benefits

  • Starting at $12/hr, commensurate with experience
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan with employer match up to 3%
  • Employer-sponsored health benefits (for 30+hrs/wk employees)
  • Voluntary supplementary health and life benefits (for 20+hrs/wk employees)
  • Bonus compensation plans

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