Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 08.16.2026
Hourly Wage: $14.50
Hours Per Week: 29
Status: Non-Exempt / Part Time
Number of Positions: 2
Department: Pendleton Thrift Store Retail Sales
Position Title: Hard Goods Sorter/Pricing Associate
The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Application Instructions:
Complete the online job application.
To apply online go to: Hardgoods Sorter / Pricing Associate (https://tinyurl.com/bdb75zr6) , or https://tinyurl.com/bdb75zr6 (https://tinyurl.com/bdb75zr6) (https://tinyurl.com/bdd8map8)
To apply in person go to 1805 SW Court Street, Pendleton, OR 97801. Complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Questions, contact Rocky Newtson at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or call (541) 276-3301. Ms. Newtson is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.
Recruiting Accommodation Statement:
To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.
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Education and Work Experience:
- High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent is required.
- It is preferred that the candidate has had some experience working in a consumer retail environment, either in sales or in a product processing position.
- It is desired the candidate have knowledge of second-hand products and general retail pricing.
- Candidate must be able to adapt well to a fast-paced product processing environment (sorting, cleaning and moving product to the sales floor).
- Hard Goods Sorter will be in contact with customers on the sales floor while shelving and organizing the Hard Goods products.
- This employee must be able to interact with customers in a positive, helpful manner, and especially support the Thrift Store in its merchandizing schemes and pricing strategies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Detail oriented, especially in regard to cleaning and safely handling sorted delicate products.
- Self-starter who sees and does what is needed to keep processing station orderly and clean.
- Team player who fosters cooperation, mutual success and goodwill among fellow employees.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure to meet goals.
- Customer service mindset on the sales floor shelving products, and when organizing Hard Goods Department.
- Willingness to keep the Salvation Army and Thrift Store operational information confidential.
- Consistently puts forth a cheerful, positive and energetic attitude.
- Willingness to be cross trained in other product processing or sales areas, when needed.
Software/Computer-Related Skills:
- It is required to have computer skills at least the level to use web search engines (e.g. Google) to source competitive pricing (e.g. eBay and other online shopping sites). This task is necessary (for higher-valued product in question) when determining the most reasonable price to sell, but equally important to gain the highest profit margin practical on such specialized products.
- Other skills using smart-phone product bar code scanning applications is desirable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Scheduled days/hours may be changed, as necessary.
- The Hard Goods Sorter’s main work location is in the Product Processing Department area.
- Work the assigned hours and follow the designated rules, procedures and policies.
- Hard Goods Processing Station and immediate area is to be dept clean, orderly and proficient.
- Clean all items being processed, using as much detail as possible for merchandising presentation.
- Sort through all items after cleaning and place them in their designated pricing slots on workstation.
- Ensure all pricing stickers are located in designated area of product type, and firmly affixed.
- After cart is priced, move to sales floor to be shelved and placed in designated merchandise area.
- Hard Goods Sorter is responsible for helping to keep the sales floor area presentable.
- There may be other tasks to help the team required by the Store Manager or Assistant Manager.
- The Salvation Army reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as may be necessary to meet operational goals and strategic objectives of the Thrift Store.
- A Salvation Army color red style shirt (polo, collared, tee-shirt, or similar) and black pants or skirt (for women) will be the dress code, unless otherwise prescribed by Store Manager/Assistant Manager for special days – not provided. Alternate clothing must have management prior approval.
- Thrift Store staff meetings are required attendance and is paid as regular time.
- This position will be evaluated during the initial 3-months evaluation. At periodic intervals a written performance review will be done, in accordance with the Employee Manual.
- 8 carts of products processed per 5-hour shift is the Hard Goods Sorter’s primary goal (i.e. to sort, clean, price and shelve a full cart, plus larger items, e.g. furniture, lamps, sporting goods/outdoors, children’s toys, travel products, and the like).
- A highly proficient set of procedures established are expected to be followed as prescribed.
- All employees, at times, may be asked to assist in other areas – such as helping unload client donations and other tasks requested by management.
- Each employee is given a few store cleaning chores, managed by a weekly schedule.
- While the Salvation Army Pendleton Corps is established according to the Mission Statement above, employees are merely encouraged to embrace and be committed to their work performed which generates Thrift Store sales revenue in support of its community outreach programs (e.g. Feeding Program, Family Services, Youth Programs, and the like).
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift 65-70 pounds – (e.g. help move furniture to sales floor, client drop-off donations, etc. – as well as on pick-ups and deliveries).
- Dexterity and strength in hands and fingers to work in detail on products.
- Able to stand for long periods of time at Product Processing Station.
- Capable of operating pricing/tagging guns, and ensuring these devices are kept working efficiently
- Use truck dolly to move donated products to Hard Goods sorting/pricing Processing Station.
Other Requirements:
- Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License, with an excellent driving record.
- Experience driving at minimum a 24-foot delivery truck.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Being a Christian organization, meetings are opened/closed with prayer. No employee is required to do so but is expected to show respect for that moment.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information and background check. Conviction of a crime automatically will not preclude employment consideration; circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered. The Salvation Army is an equal employment opportunity employer consistent with the laws and regulations in the State of Oregon. Additionally, the Salvation Army Pendleton Thrift Store is a tobacco-free, and an alcohol/drug intolerant campus.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. However, a qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if accommodation needed is reasonable and does not put undue hardship upon the operational efficiency or process proficiency standards, nor would impact achievement of the operational goals and strategic objectives of the Pendleton Thrift Store.
Immediate Supervisor: Thrift Store Manager
Required
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Experience driving at minimum a 24-foot delivery truck.
Preferred
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It is preferred that the candidate has had some experience working in a consumer retail environment, either in sales or in a product processing position. Some knowledge of second-hand products and general retail pricing is desired.
Required
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High School or Equivalent or better
Required
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
