Production Helper

Job Title:
Production Helper
Job Description

The Processor Associate plays a key role in supporting the mission of DAV Thrift Store by ensuring donated goods are sorted, evaluated, and prepared for the sales floor. This position operates in the back warehouse, handling a high volume of donations and maintaining an organized, efficient workflow.

• Receive, sort, and process incoming donations including clothing, electronics, furniture, toys, books, and household items.
• Inspect items for quality, cleanliness, and functionality to determine whether they are sellable, salvageable, or trash.
• Tag, label, and price items according to store standards or clean items before they go to the sales floor to ensure they meet presentation standards.
• Fold, hang, or package merchandise as needed for proper display.
• Organize processed items and prepare them for pricing and placement on the sales floor.
• Safely lift, move, and handle items of varying sizes and weights.

• General labor
• Packaging
• Sorting
• Organization
• Inspection
• Labelling

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle high volumes of merchandise.
• Strong attention to detail when evaluating item condition.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move throughout the shift.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Previous warehouse, retail, or processing experience is helpful but not required.

At DAV Thrift Stores, we are a family-owned and operated organization with multiple locations throughout the Hampton Roads area. We proudly support the mission of Disabled Veterans by turning donated goods into funding for vital veteran services. Our stores provide affordable merchandise to the community while promoting sustainability through reuse and recycling. Every donation and purchase directly helps veterans access transportation, benefits assistance, and other essential programs.

We are committed to serving our community, supporting our veterans, and giving new life to donated items.

The role is based in the back warehouse area, separate from the customer-facing storefront. The warehouse is climate-controlled and organized for steady donation processing. The team is small, typically consisting of 10–15 people. The pace is consistent and hands-on, with regular lifting, sorting, and movement of goods. The environment is structured, task-focused, and team-oriented.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $16.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach, VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.