Grab Bag Assembler; Part Time

Grab Bag Assembler (Part Time)

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is looking for a part‑time Grab Bag Assembler to create ready‑to‑sell packages from donated items. The role involves inspecting, sorting, packaging, pricing, and shipping grab bags to store locations.

Founded in 1902, Goodwill is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating employment and training opportunities for individuals across Northeast Indiana. We operate in 10 counties, offering job training, employment services, and community programs while selling donated goods in retail locations.

Each day you will receive boxes of miscellaneous items from stores, check quality, sort, clean, bag, label, price, and re‑box them for distribution. You may also assist with training volunteers who help assemble grab bags.

• Unbox donated items and inspect for quality/damage.
• Separate damaged items from sellable items.
• Clean sellable items as needed.
• Sort items into similar categories.
• Bag items.
• Label, seal, and price bags.
• Box grab bags and label the box for store distribution.
• Keep the work area orderly throughout the shift.
• Maintain an inventory of required supplies.
• Follow program instructions and meet production targets.
• Refer problems to management.
• Follow safety rules and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Goodwill’s mission.
• Maintain a positive, courteous demeanor toward customers, donors, coworkers, and clients at all times.

• Assist with training volunteers.

• No specialized education required; on‑the‑job training provided.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 20 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds).
• Comfortable using basic tools such as box cutters, tape guns, hole punchers, and staplers.
• Flexibility to work a 12‑hour week during corporate office hours.

• Subject to background check.
• Ability to work within a team concept.
• Subject to random alcohol and drug testing in line with Goodwill’s Drug‑Free Workplace Program.
• Full compliance with Goodwill’s Code of Ethics.

Goodwill provides equal‑opportunity employment to all, regardless of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, or any other class protected by law, and maintains a bias‑free work environment.