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ARC THRIFT STORES

Sorter/Separator

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$13 - $14/hr

Job Title Sorter Sep-24 FLSA Status - Non Exempt Summary Sorts incoming merchandise into specified ... While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to push or pull clothing racks ...

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The Salvation Army

Sorter Processor

Erie, PA · On-site

$12/hr

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Sorter/Processor to perform a variety ... Categorize and box seasonal clothing, bric, and shoes. Hanger/Tagger: * Process, hang, and tag all ...

The Salvation Army

Sorter/Processor

Altoona, PA · On-site

$9/hr

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Sorter/Processor to perform a variety ... Categorize and box seasonal clothing, bric a brac, and shoes. Hanger/Tagger: * Process, hang, and ...

The Salvation Army

Sorter Processor

Lexington, KY · On-site

$11/hr

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Sorter/Processor to perform a variety ... Categorize and box seasonal clothing, bric, and shoes. Hanger/Tagger: * Process, hang, and tag all ...

The Salvation Army

Sorter/Processor

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$8/hr

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Sorter/Processor to perform a variety ... Categorize and box seasonal clothing, bric, and shoes. Hanger/Tagger: * Process, hang, and tag all ...

The Salvation Army

Sorter

Redding, CA · On-site

$16.50/hr

BASIC PURPOSE The Purpose of the Sorter/Donation Processor is to prepare donations for retail sale ... Sorting donations of clothing, furniture, electrical and miscellaneous household items * Loading ...

The Salvation Army Del Oro Division

Sorter

Redding, CA

$16.50/hr

BASIC PURPOSE The Purpose of the Sorter/Donation Processor is to prepare donations for retail sale ... Sorting donations of clothing, furniture, electrical and miscellaneous household items * Loading ...

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How much do clothing sorter jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for clothing sorter in the United States is $14.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $16.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clothing sorter?

A Clothing Sorter is responsible for organizing, inspecting, and categorizing clothing items, typically in thrift stores, warehouses, or donation centers. They check garments for quality, cleanliness, and damage before sorting them based on size, type, or resale value. The role may also involve handling donations, tagging items, and discarding unusable pieces. Attention to detail and efficiency are essential for maintaining an organized inventory.

What does a clothing sorter do?

As a Clothing Sorter, your day typically involves examining donated or incoming garments for quality, sorting them by category, condition, or brand, and placing items in designated bins or racks. The work environment is often fast-paced and may require you to work as part of a team to meet daily or weekly processing targets. You may also help with tagging clothing, communicating with supervisors about inventory levels, or assisting in keeping your work area organized. Collaboration with other sorters and warehouse staff is common, so strong teamwork helps ensure accuracy and efficiency in processing large volumes of clothing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the clothing sorter position, and why are they important?

Clothing Sorters need strong attention to detail, basic literacy and numeracy, and the physical ability to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights. Familiarity with sorting systems, conveyor belts, inventory tracking software, or barcoding tools is often beneficial, though most positions provide on-the-job training rather than requiring formal certifications. Reliability, teamwork, and adaptability to changing workloads help individuals excel in busy warehouse or donation center environments. These competencies ensure efficient processing, quality control, and a smooth workflow critical to meeting organizational goals.

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Infographic showing various Clothing Sorter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 41% Full Time, 54% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,776 per year, or $14.8 per hour.

Sorter/Separator

ARC THRIFT STORES

San Antonio, TX • On-site

$13 - $14/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Arc Thrift Stores rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 50 rated thrift stores

Job description

Job Title                                                                                   SorterSep-24

FLSA Status – Non Exempt                                                                                       

 Summary

Sorts incoming merchandise into specified classifications to supplement the stores productivity and increase sales. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Sorts merchandise.
  • Examines merchandise to determine if item is sellable or non-sellable.
  • Throws away non-sellable merchandise before it goes to the pricer’s table.
  • Sorter is not responsible for determining which “debatable” items are sellable or not.  These “debatable” items need to be given to the pricer for their determination.
  • Places sellable items in the bin for the pricer to price.
  • Sorter has responsibility to meet timelines and production goals.
  • Maintains cleanliness and organization of the work area for safety and efficient production.
  • Ensures the flow of product in and out of the workstation.
  • Performs other duties and special assignments as directed, including assignments, which may be outside the primary area of employment.
Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

  • Knowledge of styles and trends.
  • Ability to identify merchandise quality.
  • Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
Education and/or Experience Required
  • Experience working with a diverse workforce.
  • Ability to work with individuals possessing developmental disabilities.
  • Ability to use good judgment.
  • Energy to take on fast-paced work.
  • Good listener.
 Physical Demands    
  • Works inside in a production and retail environment.
  • Exposure to temperature fluctuations.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak, hear, stand and move throughout the store.
  • Use upper body strength to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to dust from donations.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly standing, bending and stooping and occasionally walking.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to lift the arms shoulder height or above.
  • While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to push or pull clothing racks weighing up to 15 pounds.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The qualifications, working environment, and physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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