INTRODUCTION
As Valley residents, we are known for our pioneer spirit and passion to serve our community. We will
continuously work to help bridge social and financial gaps by facilitating relationships, that assist serving
more residents, and connect their needs with resources.
As a local non-profit thrift store of Valley Charities, Inc., turn-A-leaf collects quality gently used clothing
and goods, and offers them back to the community at affordable prices. We stand out from other thrift
stores by offering merchandise vouchers and medical equipment loans that connect valuable resources
to qualifying Valley residents. All turn-A-leaf thrift store proceeds stay in the Valley to support our Mat-
Su neighbors through programs and services
JOB SUMMARY
The sorter is responsible for processing donated items for sale by preparing, organizing, pricing, cleaning,
recycling, and disposing items, as well as providing excellent customer service, and helping with the dayto-
day operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
⁄ Assist staff with moving sellable merchandise from the back room to the sales floor
⁄ Share the Turn-A-leaf mission with shoppers and general public
⁄ Set up donation receiving areas, prepare to accept, and evaluate donations; closes and secures
same areas, and donated items at end of day
⁄ Clean, price, and display merchandise in accordance with Thrift Store procedures
⁄ Maintain the physical appearance of the warehouse storage areas, ensuring safety compliance,
and store cleanliness
⁄ Test electrical equipment upon donation — determine if sellable
⁄ Participate in store special events, and sales as scheduled, or assigned by Thrift Store Manager
⁄ Responsible for loading and unloading of truck assigned and others as required.
⁄ Perform other duties, and assume additional responsibilities as directed by the Thrift Store
Manager to ensure efficient operations
⁄ Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet daily, weekly, and monthly processing goals
⁄ Adheres to policies, and procedures of turn-A-leaf Thrift Store
⁄ Assists with rotating clothing bins, bringing in oldest clothing first for sorting
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
⁄ Must be able to lift, and carry donation items weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance
⁄ Must be able to sustain a full shift (4 to 8 hours depending on scheduled hours) of standing,
walking, lifting, and bending Physical Demands and Work Environment
⁄ The physical demands, and work environment described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position;
reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions
⁄ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk,
or hear; use hands, and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach
with hands, and arms
⁄ Employee is required to walk, climb stairs, and be able to move about freely
⁄ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus
⁄ Ability to lift objects at least 10 pounds and assist another up to 75 pounds
⁄ Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and stretching are required
WORK ENVIRONMENT
⁄ This position entails a working material style function –This includes lifting, bending, standing,
sorting, marking, displaying, and cleaning that may exceed 45% of the employee’s time
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
⁄ Effective communication, and customer service skills
⁄ Experience in a retail work setting, preferred
⁄ Knowledge of second hand, or thrift store operations helpful
⁄ Ability to work with a variety of people in a busy work environment
⁄ Must be organized, and personable
⁄ Must have a history of being punctual, and reliable
⁄ Must have a reliable method of travel to Thrift Store
SEASONAL PART TIME POSITION
20-30 HOURS PER WEEK
DAY SHIFT
$14.00 STARTING WAGE