Team Member - Apparel Processing (AM Shift)

ThredUp; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

Weekly Pay

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO + holidays

Job summary

thredUP distribution center in Mechanicsburg is hiring for AM shift associates. You’ll inspect, process, and prepare secondhand clothing for resale, opening bags, performing quality checks, using USB scanners and iPad apps, and recording brand, size, category, and condition.

Expect 10–12 hour shifts on a fixed schedule, standing for long periods, lifting up to 30 lbs, and a chance to earn through performance incentives.

Qualifications

• Must be on-your-feet for 10–12 hour shifts
• Lift up to 30 lbs
• Able to stand and move for long periods
• Willingness to learn through a structured training program
• Comfort with using tablets and scanners

Responsibilities

• Open and unpack bags of gently used clothing from customers
• Conduct quality checks on each garment
• Record details such as brand, size, gender, category and condition
• Photograph tags to capture product information

Skills

Stamina

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

USB scanner

iPad app

Tablets

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.

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.

As a Team Member In Our Distribution Center, You’ll Inspect, Process, And Prepare Secondhand Clothing For Resale. Your Mission Has Two Parts

• Ensure clothing meets our quality standards
• Provide accurate product details

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.

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.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

We believe diversity, inclusion and belonging is key for our team. 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.

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.

Before you go, our legal team wants you to know...

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.