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: $15.05 per hour + employee discount
Schedule: Flexible shifts including weekends (store hours approx. 9 AM – 7 PM)
About Us
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.
Position Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
What We’re Looking For
- 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!
Benefits
- 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
How to Apply
Apply right here on Indeed today! We’re hiring immediately for pre-opening training so we can hit the ground running in May.
Community Thrift Hermiston is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Pay: $15.05 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
