Thrift Production Associate

Job Summary:

The Production Associate supports the mission of the NWCS Thrift Store by sorting, pricing, and preparing donated goods for sale and creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for customers. This role ensures that merchandise is processed efficiently, meets quality standards, and is stocked on the sales floor in a timely and organized manner.

Job Duties:

• Sort donated goods following established quality and category guidelines.
• Inspect items for cleanliness, functionality, and resale suitability; identify items for recycling or disposal when necessary.
• Prepare merchandise for pricing by cleaning, testing, hanging, folding, or packaging items.
• Price items according to store pricing guides and directives from supervisors.
• Organize processed merchandise and transport items to the sales floor efficiently and safely.
• Restock departments as needed to maintain a full, attractive sales floor.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations, back-stock, and storage areas.
• Follow all opening and closing tasks assigned to the production area (when scheduled for shifts that require it).
• Assist in rotating merchandise and maintaining proper product flow from receiving to production to sales floor.
• Support team members with shared tasks and step into other production-related duties as directed.
• Participate in trainings, team meetings, and ongoing process improvement efforts.
• Interact with customers, volunteers, and team members with a friendly, Christ-like attitude.
• Follow safety procedures for lifting, sorting, and handling donations.
• Report hazards, unsafe conditions, or maintenance issues immediately to a supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment in production and storage areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Details:

• Compensation: $17.13/hour
• Schedule: Part time, 25-29 hours/week with Saturday availability required.
• Time Off: Paid personal time off for vacation, illness, appointments, and personal needs.
• Timeline: Position is anticipated to start ASAP. Initial review of applicants will begin on 10/26/2026 and continue until the position is filled.