Hardgoods Sorter/Pricing Associate

<p><strong>Recruiting Opportunity Closes:  08.16.2026</strong></p> <p><strong>Hourly Wage:  $14.50</strong></p> <p><strong>Hours Per Week:  29</strong></p> <p><strong>Status:  Non-Exempt / Part Time</strong></p> <p><strong>Number of Positions:  2</strong></p> <p><strong>Department: Pendleton Thrift Store Retail Sales  </strong></p> <p><strong>Position Title: Hard Goods Sorter/Pricing Associate</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>The Salvation Army Mission Statement:</strong></p> <p>The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.</p> <p><strong>Application Instructions:</strong></p> <p>Complete the online job application.</p> <p>To apply online go to:  <strong><a href="https://tinyurl.com/bdb75zr6" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Hardgoods Sorter / Pricing Associate</a></strong> , or <strong><a href="https://tinyurl.com/bdb75zr6" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/bdb75zr6</a></strong><a href="https://tinyurl.com/bdd8map8" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong></strong></a></p> <p>To apply in person go to 1805 SW Court Street, Pendleton, OR 97801.  Complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.</p> <p>Questions, contact <em>Rocky Newtson at </em><a href="mailto:rockal.newtson@usw.salvationarmy.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><em>rockal.newtson@usw.salvationarmy.org</em></a><em> or call (541) 276-3301</em>.  Ms. Newtson is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.</p> <p><strong>Recruiting Accommodation Statement:</strong></p> <p>To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or <a href="mailto:thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org</a>, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.</p> <p>---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p><strong>Education and Work Experience:</strong></p> <ol> <li><strong>Education:</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent is required.</li> <li>It is preferred that the candidate has had some experience working in a consumer retail environment, either in sales or in a product processing position.</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong>Work Experience:</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>It is desired the candidate have knowledge of second-hand products and general retail pricing.</li> <li>Candidate must be able to adapt well to a fast-paced product processing environment (sorting, cleaning and moving product to the sales floor).</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong>Customer Interaction:</strong><strong> </strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Hard Goods Sorter will be in contact with customers on the sales floor while shelving and organizing the Hard Goods products.</li> <li>This employee must be able to interact with customers in a positive, helpful manner, and especially support the Thrift Store in its merchandizing schemes and pricing strategies.<strong> </strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Detail oriented, especially in regard to cleaning and safely handling sorted delicate products.</li> <li>Self-starter who sees and does what is needed to keep processing station orderly and clean.</li> <li>Team player who fosters cooperation, mutual success and goodwill among fellow employees.</li> <li>Ability to work in fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure to meet goals.</li> <li>Customer service mindset on the sales floor shelving products, and when organizing Hard Goods Department.</li> <li>Willingness to keep the Salvation Army and Thrift Store operational information confidential.</li> <li>Consistently puts forth a cheerful, positive and energetic attitude.</li> <li>Willingness to be cross trained in other product processing or sales areas, when needed.<strong> </strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Software/Computer-Related Skills:</strong><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li>It is required to have computer skills at least the level to use web search engines (e.g. Google) to source competitive pricing (e.g. eBay and other online shopping sites). This task is necessary (for higher-valued product in question) when determining the most reasonable price to sell, but equally important to gain the highest profit margin practical on such specialized products.</li> <li>Other skills using smart-phone product bar code scanning applications is desirable.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ol> <li><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Scheduled days/hours