Team Member - Apparel Processing (AM Shift)

ThredUp; Mechanicsburg (PA); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

PTO and paid holidays

Weekly pay

Employee discount

Job summary

An innovative resale company in Mechanicsburg is looking for a team member to manage the intake of gently used clothing. You will be responsible for quality checks, recording product details, and photographing tags, in a fast-paced environment. The position requires standing for extended hours and lifting items. Starting pay is $17/hr, with performance bonuses and benefits from Day 1. Enjoy a casual work environment that promotes inclusivity and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for 10-12 hours, lift up to 30 lbs, and move racks up to 150 lbs.
• Consistent attendance and teamwork are essential.
• Comfortable using tablets and basic apps.

Responsibilities

• Open bags of gently used clothing and conduct quality checks.
• Record details such as brand and size using a USB scanner.
• Photograph tags for product information.

Skills

On-Your-Feet Work

Performance

Willingness to Learn

Tech Comfort

Adaptability

Reliability

Focus & Positivity

Job description

About ThredUp

ThredUp is transforming resale with technology and a mission to inspire the world to think secondhand first. By making it easy to buy and sell secondhand, ThredUp has become one of the world's largest online resale platforms for apparel, shoes and accessories. Sellers love ThredUp because we make it easy to clean out their closets and unlock value for themselves or for the charity of their choice while doing good for the planet. Buyers love shopping value, premium and luxury brands all in one place, at up to 90% off estimated retail price. Our proprietary operating platform is the foundation for our managed marketplace and consists of distributed processing infrastructure, proprietary software and systems and data science expertise. With ThredUp’s Resale-as-a-Service, some of the world's leading brands and retailers are leveraging our platform to deliver customizable, scalable resale experiences to their customers. ThredUp has processed over 172 million unique secondhand items from 55,000 brands across 100 categories. By extending the life cycle of clothing, ThredUp is changing the way consumers shop and ushering in a more sustainable future for the fashion industry.

Recognized on TIME Most Influential Companies of 2023, Digiday's WorkLife 50 2023, TIME's Best Inventions of 2022, and Lattice's People Success Awards 2022.

What You’ll Do

• Open and unpack bags of gently used clothing from customers
• Conduct quality checks on each garment
• Use a USB scanner and iPad app with step‑by‑step prompts
• Record details such as brand, size, gender, category, and condition
• Photograph tags to capture product information

What This Role Requires

• On‑Your‑Feet Work: Stationary standing your entire 10‑12 hour shift, bending, lifting up to 30 lbs, and moving racks up to 150 lbs throughout your shift.
• Performance: Achieving goals in a fast‑paced, metrics‑driven environment.
• Willingness to Learn: Show up ready to learn—our structured training program with hands‑on support in your first weeks will teach you everything you need to succeed.
• Tech Comfort: Comfortable using tablets, scanners, and basic apps.
• Adaptability: Adjusting easily to change and shifting priorities.
• Reliability: Maintaining consistent attendance, on‑time arrival, and teamwork.
• Focus & Positivity: Bring attention to detail, speed, and an upbeat attitude to every shift.

Shift Hours

AM Shift Hours: Monday‑Thursday @ 4am-2:30pm

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Starting Pay: $17/hr for AM shift.
• Weekly Pay: Every Friday is FriYAY.
• Pay For Performance: Consistently hitting or exceeding specific performance metrics can directly increase your pay, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $0.50 per hour each quarter.
• Day 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, employee assistance programs, employee stock purchase plan, etc.
• Work‑Life Balance: You start earning PTO and sick time on day 1, and paid time off for your ThredUp anniversary.
• Predictable Schedules: Our shift times are consistent so you know what to expect.
• Optional Overtime: Is available at certain times of the year.
• Music‑Friendly Shifts: Headphones (bone conductor) allowed at most stations—work to your own playlist.
• Casual & Fun Environment: This isn’t your typical warehouse—no forklifts, hard hats, or steel‑toe boots. Just a relaxed dress code, great teammates, and a lively vibe.
• Air‑conditioned Distribution Centers: Stay cool while you work.
• Growth Opportunities: We reward and recognize top performers with swag, promotions, and higher pay.
• Employee Discount: Extra savings on already affordable styles.

What We Offer

• Consistent, set schedule!
• Competitive pay (we leverage market data).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• PTO + paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life and disability insurance offered.
• We live by our DOTS Values of Delivering an exceptional customer experience, Openly giving and receiving feedback, Teaming up to make thredUP a success, and Striving for excellence.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At ThredUp, our mission has been built on extending the lives of millions of unique clothing items. Much like our inventory, we are proud to have fostered a workplace that is one‑of‑a‑kind. As a company focused on diversity, inclusion and belonging, we are committed to ensuring our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work every day. A unique perspective is critical to solving complex problems and inspiring a new generation to think secondhand first. Be you.

Disability Accommodation

If you are a candidate with a disability and have a reasonable accommodation request for the job application process, please email [e-mail] the specific details of your disability related accommodation request. This email address is reserved for candidates with disabilities only. General application inquiries will not receive a response.

Legal Notice

You must be at least 18 years old and have basic English literacy skills. Employment with thredUP is contingent on each candidate passing a 7‑year background check.