Material Handler Forklift Operator

Material Handler AD

Job Title: Material Handler / Donation Processor – Community Thrift Hermiston (Opening May 2026)

Location: 1625 N First St, Hermiston, OR 97838

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $14.55 per hour + employee discount

Schedule: Flexible shifts including weekends (store hours approx. 9 AM – 7 PM)

About Us

Community Thrift is a locally owned thrift store bringing affordable treasures and community giving to Hermiston! We’re opening our new location at 1625 N First St. in May 2026 and building a reliable, hardworking team to help us launch successfully.

Position Summary

We’re looking for strong, dependable Material Handlers to keep our donation process running smoothly. You’ll be the backbone of the back-of-house operations — accepting donations, moving furniture and heavy items, pre-sorting, pricing, restocking the sales floor, performing cleanup, and supporting our textile and wares teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Accept donations from customers and unload incoming items safely and efficiently
• Handle and move furniture, large donations, and other heavy items using carts, dollies, and other equipment
• Pre-sort donations by category before they go to specialized teams
• Price and prepare items for the sales floor according to store guidelines
• Restock the sales floor as needed to keep displays full and attractive
• Perform general cleanup and organization in the back-of-house area
• Provide general aid and support to the textile sorters/pricers and wares sorters/pricers
• Work cooperatively with the team to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable and punctual team players with a strong work ethic
• Ability to lift and move heavy items (up to 50 lbs repeatedly) and stand for long periods
• Comfort working with furniture and a variety of donated goods in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and willingness to help teammates
• Forklift experience is helpful (but not required — we can train on other equipment)
• Flexibility to work some weekends
• No prior experience required — we provide full training on our processes and safety guidelines!

Benefits

• Starting pay at Oregon minimum wage ($15.05/hr)
• Employee discount on all purchases
• Flexible scheduling
• Fun, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to grow with a new local business
• Make a difference — part of every sale supports local nonprofits

How to Apply

Apply right here on Indeed today! We’re hiring immediately for pre-opening training so we can hit the ground running in May.

Community Thrift Hermiston is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pay: From $14.55 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person