Linens Associate

Production Linens Associate 

Reports To: Production Linens Department Lead                              Last Modified: 04/2026

Role Overview:
Help Create Life Change Through Second Chances 

At New Horizons Thrift Stores, our cause is to help create life change through second chances, one purchase, one life at a time.

The Production Linens Associate is a motivated, dependable team member responsible for sorting, cleaning, pricing, and preparing donated items for resale and keeping the work area organized and clean.

Additional tasks may be assigned at times by your supervisor. Consideration will be given to your current workload and duties.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Sorting and Cleaning: Prepare donated items for resale. 

• Sort incoming used items by condition 

• Clean items using designated tools and methods 

• Perform basic touch ups or repairs when needed 

Pricing and retail: Organize and price cleaned inventory for resale. (occasionally, as needed on the team) 

Workspace: Follow safety and cleanliness standards to maintain a clean and orderly working environment. 

Workplace Environment

Physical Conditions

• Work is performed indoors or outdoors.
• Exposure to dust, cleaning supplies, changing temperatures, and used goods is common.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive movements
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, either alone or with assistance

Work Schedule

• Monday through Thursday: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Desired Skills & Qualifications:
Basic Skills

• Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Social Skills

• Coordination- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Service Orientation- Actively looking for ways to help people.

Experience/Training Required:
No previous experience required.

Compensation/Benefits:
This can be a part-time or full-time position based on scheduled hours.

Full-time

This is a non-exempt full-time position. Overtime pay rate applies for time worked over 40 hours per week.
Paid Medical Leave, MEC, and Life Insurance are included, optional health benefits include Vision, and HDHP. Paid vacation begins to accrue after 30 days.
Compensation will be paid twice a month, on the 7th and 21st of each month.

Part-time

 This is a non-exempt part-time position scheduled for 30 hours or less per week. Overtime pay rate applies in the case that more than 40 hours are worked in a week.
Paid Medical Leave is included. Additional paid time off benefits are not included for part-time employees.
Compensation will be paid twice a month, on the 7th and 21st of each month.

Additional information:

We encourage all staff to participate in community life, and volunteer opportunities may occasionally arise outside the scope of regular job responsibilities. Any participation in these activities is welcomed but considered voluntary and unpaid.

Employee Acknowledgement:

By signing below, I acknowledge that I understand the expectations, responsibilities, and requirements of the Production Linens Associate position. I understand that this job description may be reviewed and updated as needed by New Horizons Thrift Store leadership.
 

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Salary : $15 - $16