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Sorting Associate

Alphabet Soup Benefit Thrift Store
Petaluma, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sorting Associate position at Alphabet Soup Benefit Thrift Store?

Job Description Position: Sorting Associate / Processor

The Sorting Associate/Processor helps achieve Alphabet Soup Benefit Thrift's mission by processing donations according to established procedures. This position will work with a team of staff and volunteers to screen all donated goods for sales floor quality and divide donations into the correct departments, item types, sizes, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Unload donations from donor vehicles.
  • Assist Driver with donation pick-up and deliveries
  • Review the quality of items to ensure only saleable merchandise is marked for the sales floor.
  • Follow established procedures to sort items by department, item type, size, and other factors determined by the Store Manager, Store Lead or Operations Coordinator.
  • Help maintain an organized, safe, and clean back of the store. This includes a linen room, art room, processing area, and restrooms.
  • Assist with transferring and receiving items, including furniture from donation drop-off to stock areas.

Light janitorial duties.

  • Other duties may be assigned.

Ability to adhere to PEF’s HR policies, procedures, and safe practices for staff and volunteers.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to safely lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, and walk unassisted.
  • At times, employee will be working outside to support the intake of donations.
  • Visually sort items according to department, type, size, and color.
  • Past warehouse or retail experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment with a team made of staff and volunteers.
  • Excellent customer service.
  • Proficient in English (oral, written, and interpersonal communication) is required.
  • A willingness to cross-train on other functions of the store team is a plus.
  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends

COMPENSATION:

This is a part-time or full-time (20 -40 hours per week) position. Hourly wage is $17.97 per hour. 5 days paid sick leave. PEF does not currently offer medical coverage.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:

Petaluma Educational Foundation (PEF) is an at-will employer. Under the at-will policy, neither the employee nor PEF is committed to continuing the employment relationship for any specific term. Either side may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. PEF retains the right to demote, transfer, change job duties, and change compensation at any time with or without notice and with or without cause in its sole discretion. In deciding to work for the Foundation, you must understand and accept these terms of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.97 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18

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