Presorter

RWB Thrift • Escondido, CA

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About The Position

As a Presorter at RWB Thrift, you play a crucial role in the initial sorting of donated items. You open bags and boxes, direct items to the appropriate departments, and assess their condition to determine whether they are suitable for sale. Attention to detail and organizational skills help maintain efficient and accurate sorting operations.

The role involves handling and sorting donations such as clothing, textiles, cardboard, plastics, furniture, and electronics. You help maintain a clean and organized sorting area, follow safety procedures, coordinate with colleagues, and support daily productivity targets and other thrift-store operations as needed. The work is consistently busy, noisy, and brightly lit, with regular interactions with customers, donors, and coworkers. Employees may be asked to switch tasks or departments and work in assigned areas as operational needs require.

Previous experience in thrift, retail, warehouse, or back-of-house work is preferred but not required. A high school diploma or GED is also preferred. The position requires the ability to perform essential job functions safely, stand for extended periods, perform repetitive hand and arm movements, maintain balance and agility, and meet the stated lifting and force requirements. Fundamental understanding and use of written and spoken English may be necessary for some workplace interactions.

Requirements

• Ability to safely and effectively perform essential job functions in accordance with applicable standards 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, while constantly applying negligible force when handling objects.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements, extend hands and arms in any direction, and work primarily with the fingers.
• Manual dexterity for tasks involving seizing, holding, grasping, and turning objects.
• Ability to maintain balance and prevent falls on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, and to maintain balance 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 change tasks or departments and work in assigned areas according to operational needs.
• Fundamental understanding of written and spoken English and the ability to communicate in English may be necessary for some interactions.

Nice To Haves

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

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 sort their contents into the appropriate tubs or bins by department.
• Assess the condition of items to determine their suitability for sale and ensure accurate documentation of arrivals.
• Keep the sorting area clean and organized, placing items in designated areas.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to help 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 meet 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed