Presorter

Red, White & Blue | Mile High Thrift | World Thrift | Valley Thrift | Community Thrift | Thrift • Riverview, FL

5d • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Presorter at RWB Thrift, you play a crucial role in the initial sorting process of donated items. You open bags or boxes of donations and direct items to the appropriate department by placing them into corresponding tubs or bins. You also conduct an initial assessment of each item's condition to determine its suitability for sale and help ensure items move smoothly through the sorting process. Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential to maintaining efficient and accurate sorting operations.

The role involves handling donated clothing, textiles, cardboard, plastics, furniture, electronics, and other items while following safety guidelines. It requires working in a consistently busy, noisy, brightly lit environment and interacting regularly with customers, donors, and coworkers. Employees may be asked to switch tasks or departments based on operational needs and are expected to work in assigned areas. A fundamental understanding of written and spoken English may be necessary to understand instructions and communicate with people who primarily use English.

Requirements

• Previous thrift, retail, warehouse, or back-of-house experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to safely and effectively perform essential job functions in accordance with applicable ADA, FMLA, and federal, state, and local standards, including qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds, frequently exert up to 25 pounds of force, and constantly apply negligible force when handling objects.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual motions, including extending the hands and arms in any direction and working primarily with the fingers.
• Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn, and otherwise work with the hands.
• Ability to maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces and while performing agile tasks.
• Visual acuity at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, busy, noisy, and brightly lit environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers.
• Flexibility to switch tasks or departments and work in assigned areas based on operational needs.
• A fundamental understanding of written and spoken English may be necessary to understand instructions and communicate verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous thrift, retail, warehouse, or back-of-house experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle heavy lifting and sort donated items, including clothing, textiles, cardboard, plastics, furniture, electronics, and other items, while adhering to safety guidelines.
• Open bags or boxes of donated items and sort them accurately into the appropriate department tubs or bins.
• Assess the condition of items to determine their suitability for sale and ensure accurate documentation of arrivals.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the sorting area, placing items in designated areas.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and maintain a safe work environment.
• Communicate with team members, follow store procedures, and coordinate with colleagues to streamline sorting operations.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve daily sorting targets and maintain productivity.
• Assist with other tasks as needed to support thrift store operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED