Merchandise Processing Associate

Be part of a team with purpose! For nearly 40 years, our family-run business has been committed to making a difference. We help protect the environment by giving new life to millions of pounds of used goods that might otherwise end up in landfills—while creating quality jobs and delivering outstanding value to our customers.

If you would like to work for a growing company that promotes sustainability while offering competitive pay and excellent benefits, we invite you to apply now!

Why City Thrift?

• Monday to Friday work schedule
• Day shift
• PTO/Vacation
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Illness
• 401K
• Employee Shopping Discount

Responsibilities for the Processing Associate include some of the following functions:

• Loading and unloading carts
• Inspecting clothes, linens, accessories and household goods
• Classifying items based upon manufacturer, quality and condition levels.
• Cleaning and preparing items for the sales floor
• Sorting and pricing products
• Tagging and rolling items to the sales floor
• Consolidating goods and operating baling equipment
• Prepping and organizing products for shipping
• Packaging finished products and preparing them for shipping
• Keeping work area neat and clean
• Working safely and efficiently

Qualifications:

• Strong work ethic
• Able to understand and meet company policies, procedures and quotas
• Track and record processing results to report to Production Supervisor
• Demonstrated ability to multitask work assignments
• Enjoys a fast-paced work environment
• Must be able to pass drug and background check
• At least 18 years of age

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and carrying 20 lbs.
• Reaching overhead 20% of time
• Pushing and pulling 4-6 lbs. of force (to push/pull up to 100 lbs. rolling rack)
• Pushing and pulling 50% of time
• Standing 100% of time
• Repetitive use of hands 70% of time
• Bending and crouching 20% of time
• Grasping items with hands 100% of time

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to periodic temperature fluctuations
• Exposure to dust
• Flexibility with schedule based up store needs and sale days
• May be required to perform in an alternate role at the request of the supervisor

Education:

• High School Degree, GED or equivalent work experiences.