Second Soft Goods Processing Associate

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2nd Chance Hourly EE Lynden, WA, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $17.13 To $19.00 Hourly

Our Mission

We are a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our community with compassion, dignity, and stewardship. Through donated goods and thrift store operations, we support programs that reflect our commitment to helping individuals and families in need. Our donations center is often the first point of connection between our mission and the community we serve.

Position Summary

The Soft Goods Processing Associate plays a vital role in advancing our organization's ministry. By preparing donated clothing, linens, and textiles for the retail floor, you help generate critical revenue to support Lynden Christian Schools and the local community. This position is more than retail production—it is an opportunity to extend hospitality, steward community resources responsibly, and serve our neighbors with dignity.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Title:
  
  Second Chance Soft Goods Processing Associate
• Reports To:
  
  Second Chance Thrift Store Director and Donations Manager
• Position Type:
  Part-time, 20 hours per week
• Location:
  
  On-site at the Second Chance Thrift store

Key Responsibilities

Donation Sorting & Quality Control

• Inspect textiles for quality standards, separating items that are stained, torn, or damaged from sellable merchandise.
• Categorize items by department, including men's, women's, and children's apparel, accessories, shoes, and linens.
• Manage textile recycling by properly boxing or bagging unsellable items for bulk salvage programs.
• Prepare merchandise for the sales floor using the POS barcode system, tagging gun, sizing markers, and hangers.
• Price soft goods consistently, following established store pricing guides and recognizing high-value brands.
• Meet production goals as established by management to ensure a fresh, steady flow of clothing reaches the sales floor daily.

Donor Hospitality & Ministry Alignment

• Greet donors with warmth and gratitude, assisting them with unloading donations and distributing tax receipts.
• Share our mission concisely with donors and shoppers who ask about the work our thrift store supports.
• Work collaboratively alongside team members, store volunteers to foster a joyful, encouraging work environment.

Workspace Stewardship

• Maintain processing stations by keeping the sorting, hanging, and tagging areas organized and free of debris.
• Ensure floor safety by removing empty boxes, racks, and safety hazards from public and back-room zones.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Mission-driven heart with a strong alignment with our faith-based values and organizational statement of faith.
• Attention to detail to recognize current fashion trends, high-quality brands, and minor garment defects.
• Fast-paced endurance to successfully manage repetitive tasks and meet daily volume goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills for instructing volunteers or interacting with diverse populations of donors and guests.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours per shift).
• Lift up to 40 lbs. regularly, including moving large bags, bins, and boxes of clothing.
• Repetitive movements, including bending, reaching, lifting, and operating standard price/tagging equipment.

Soft Goods Processing Associate Job