Donations Center Associate: Thrift Sorting & Operations

Blue Ridge Care; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & Volunteer time

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Peer mentorship

Thrift shop discount

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Blue Ridge Care is seeking a Central Sorting Associate for Front Royal to handle daily donation processing, sorting, tagging, and preparation for distribution to thrift shops. You will work with staff and volunteers to keep the donation room safe, organized, and efficient, supporting warehouse transfers and shop operations.

The role emphasizes independence, attention to detail in payroll entry via Paycom, and strong teamwork to support mission-driven community programs and a thriving thrift

Qualifications

• Ability to sort and tag donations in a consistent, accurate manner.
• Capacity to work with staff and volunteers to maintain an organized workspace.
• Demonstrate safety awareness and ability to lift totes and move items as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sort, organize, and tag donations in accordance with Blue Ridge Care procedures
• Process items designated for transfer to warehouse or thrift shop locations
• Maintain orderly storage of items remaining in the donation room
• Assist in thrift shop locations as needed with sorting and tagging clothing donations
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe donation room and surrounding areas year-round
• Track and maintain supply needs for the donation room, including supplies from the warehouse
• Assist the warehouse team with loading and unloading truck deliveries
• Work closely with volunteers, ensuring they have clear direction and support needed to complete tasks
• Provide accommodations as appropriate, including lifting totes or assisting with physical tasks
• Collaborate effectively with staff bringing in, sorting, or transporting products
• Communicate and cooperate with the Director of Thrift Operations, Vice President of Community Enterprise & Property Management, and other Blue Ridge Care staff as appropriate
• Participate in regular meetings with the supervisor to review donation room operations
• Act independently and responsibly to complete daily duties
• Demonstrate the ability to receive constructive feedback and seek support or guidance as needed
• Manage time effectively and ensure accurate, timely entry and approval of payroll in Paycom
• Support Blue Ridge Care's mission, values, and philosophy in all interactions

Skills

Sorting & tagging donations

Team collaboration

Safety & organization

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Blue Ridge Care is seeking a Central Sorting Associate for Front Royal to handle daily donation processing, sorting, tagging, and preparation for distribution to thrift shops. You will work with staff and volunteers to keep the donation room safe, organized, and efficient, supporting warehouse transfers and shop operations.

The role emphasizes independence, attention to detail in payroll entry via Paycom, and strong teamwork to support mission-driven community programs and a thriving thrift