Wares Sorter

Job Title:

Wares Sorter / Pricer – Community Thrift Hermiston (Opening May 2026)

Location:

1625 N First St, Hermiston, OR 97838

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Pay: $14.55 per hour + employee discount

Schedule:

Flexible shifts including weekends (store hours approx. 9 AM – 7 PM)

Community Thrift is a locally owned thrift store bringing affordable treasures and community giving to Hermiston! We’re opening our new location at 1625 N First St. in May 2026 and building a reliable, hardworking team to help us launch successfully.

We’re looking for detail-oriented and dependable Wares Sorters / Pricers to process home goods, kitchenware, toys, yard equipment, decor, and other non-textile donations. You’ll sort incoming items, price as needed, and prepare them so they look great on our sales floor.

• Sort donations of home goods, kitchen items, toys, yard equipment, decor, small furniture, and other wares by category and condition
• Inspect items for quality, cleanliness, and functionality
• Price items accurately according to store guidelines (pricing as needed)
• Clean, tag, and prepare wares for the sales floor
• Keep the sorting and processing area clean and organized
• Stand for extended periods while sorting and pricing
• Lift and move items and bags of donations (up to 40–50 lbs) as needed
• Work cooperatively with the team and assist material handlers when required

• Reliable and punctual team players with a positive attitude
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift and move items up to 40–50 lbs
• Good eye for detail and judgment on item quality and condition
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced back-of-house environment
• Flexibility to work some weekends
• No prior experience required — we provide full training on sorting, pricing, and our systems!

• Starting pay at Oregon minimum wage ($15.05/hr)
• Employee discount on all purchases
• Flexible scheduling
• Fun, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to grow with a new local business
• Make a difference — part of every sale supports local nonprofits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person

Community Thrift Hermiston is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.