Part-Time Soft Goods Processor — Mission-Driven Thrift Store

Lyncs; Lynden, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Second Chance Thrift Store in Lynden, WA, is seeking a part-time Soft Goods Processing Associate (20 hours/week) to prepare donated clothing, linens, and textiles for the sales floor. The role supports Lynden Christian Schools and the local community, emphasizing hospitality and stewardship in daily operations.

The position involves sorting, tagging, pricing, and ensuring merchandise flow, with a focus on quality control, organization, and teamwork with volunteers and staff.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail to recognize current fashion trends, high-quality brands, and minor garment defects.
• Fast-paced endurance to manage repetitive tasks and meet daily volume goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills for instructing volunteers or interacting with diverse populations of donors and guests.

Responsibilities

• Donation Sorting & Quality Control: Inspect textiles for quality standards and categorize items by department.
• Prepare merchandise for the sales floor using tagging, sizing markers, and hangers; price items.
• Greet donors, share mission with donors and shoppers, and assist with unloading donations and receipts.
• Maintain processing stations and ensure floor safety and organization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced

Interpersonal skills

Mission-driven

Job description

Second Chance Thrift Store in Lynden, WA, is seeking a part-time Soft Goods Processing Associate (20 hours/week) to prepare donated clothing, linens, and textiles for the sales floor. The role supports Lynden Christian Schools and the local community, emphasizing hospitality and stewardship in daily operations.

The position involves sorting, tagging, pricing, and ensuring merchandise flow, with a focus on quality control, organization, and teamwork with volunteers and staff.