Presorter

Red, White & Blue | Mile High Thrift | World Thrift | Valley Thrift | Community Thrift | Thrift • Escondido, CA

3d • $18 - $20 • 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 and sorting donated goods, maintaining a clean and organized sorting area, and following safety protocols. You communicate and coordinate with team members to support daily sorting targets and thrift store operations. The work takes place in a consistently busy, noisy, and brightly lit store environment, with regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers. Employees may be asked to switch tasks or departments and are expected to work in assigned areas as operational needs require.

The position requires the ability to perform essential job functions safely and meet qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements. Physical demands include occasionally lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds, frequently exerting up to 50 pounds of force, standing for extended periods, and performing repetitive manual tasks. A fundamental understanding of written and spoken English may be necessary to understand instructions and communicate with people who primarily use English. Employees are not required to communicate exclusively in English.

Requirements

• Ability to safely perform essential job functions and meet qualitative and quantitative productivity requirements.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds and frequently exert up to 50 pounds of force.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and manual tasks involving reaching, grasping, holding, turning, and working primarily with the fingers.
• Ability to maintain balance on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces and while performing agile tasks.
• Visual acuity for clear vision 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 as operational needs require.
• A fundamental understanding of written and spoken English may be necessary to understand instructions and communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

• Previous thrift, retail, warehouse, or back-of-house experience is preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle heavy lifting and sort donated clothing, textiles, cardboard, plastics, furniture, electronics, and other items while following safety guidelines.
• Open bags or boxes of donated items and accurately sort items into the appropriate department tubs or bins.
• Assess each item's condition to determine whether it is suitable for sale and ensure accurate documentation of arrivals.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the sorting area and place 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: No Education Listed