Clearance Center Associate

Goodwill is one of the leading non-profit brands in the world and one of the largest non-profits in Southern California. We are a rapidly evolving organization and yet we have never been more focused on our Mission, on our people, and on our future. It’s always a GOOD day in SoCal!

Keep Goodwill Moving. Make an Impact Behind the Scenes.

Goodwill Southern California is hiring Clearance Center Associates to support our mission of transforming lives through the power of work. In this role, you’ll help drive the final stage of our retail process—supporting product flow, salvage operations, and customer interactions that keep our clearance centers efficient, organized, and impactful.

What You’ll Do:

Support daily clearance center operations, including moving, rotating, and processing goods from dock to floor.

Assist with auctions, vendor coordination, and accountability processes.

Load and unload trucks while safely handling donated goods and materials.

Operate cash registers and complete transactions accurately when needed.

Maintain clean, safe, and organized workspaces, including backroom and sales floor areas.

Support salvage, recycling, and waste processes in alignment with company standards.

Contribute to overall production, sales, and operational goals.

What You Bring:

Ability to read, write, and communicate basic English effectively.

Comfort working in a fast-paced, physically active environment (lifting, moving, and standing).

Basic math skills and ability to handle transactions.

Dependable, punctual, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic.

Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Commitment to Goodwill’s mission and RISE values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence).

What’s in it for you:

Hourly Rate: $16.90

Discount at Goodwill SoCal retail locations

Goodwill Perks: Discounts on dining, retail, theme parks, and movies

Employee Assistance Program: Mental and physical wellness, financial and legal resources, and career and education support

Be part of the process that powers opportunity. Join Goodwill SoCal and help turn donations into possibilities—for individuals, families, and communities.

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Goodwill gives preferential consideration to persons with barriers to employment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disabilities

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Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a disability.