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Part Time Thrift Store Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

The Salvation Army

Sales Lead- Alhambra

Alhambra, CA

$18.54/hr

The Salvation Army is hiring for part-time Sales Lead at our Pasadena main thrift store. Great opportunity to get a start or improve your retail and customer service skills while contributing to the ...

The Salvation Army

Sales Lead-Glendale

Glendale, CA

$19.07/hr

The Salvation Army is hiring for part-time Sales Lead at our Pasadena main thrift store. Great opportunity to get a start or improve your retail and customer service skills while contributing to the ...

Salvation Army

Alhambra Sales Lead

Alhambra, CA · On-site

$18.54/hr

The Salvation Army is hiring for part-time Sales Lead at our Pasadena main thrift store. Great opportunity to get a start or improve your retail and customer service skills while contributing to the ...

Salvation Army

Glendale Sales Lead

Glendale, CA · On-site

$19.07/hr

The Salvation Army is hiring for part-time Sales Lead at our Pasadena main thrift store. Great opportunity to get a start or improve your retail and customer service skills while contributing to the ...

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How much do part time thrift store jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time thrift store in California is $14.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.27 and $14.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time thrift store?

A Part Time Thrift Store job typically involves assisting with the daily operations of a thrift store, such as sorting and pricing donated items, stocking shelves, operating the cash register, and providing customer service. Employees may also help clean and organize the store to create a welcoming shopping environment. This role is ideal for individuals looking for flexible hours and an opportunity to work in a retail or nonprofit setting.

What does a typical shift look like for a part time thrift store employee?

A typical shift at a thrift store involves assisting customers with finding items, operating the cash register, sorting and pricing new donations, and helping to keep the sales floor organized and attractive. You may also work collaboratively with other team members to set up displays, restock shelves, and answer questions about merchandise. The work environment is often fast-paced and community-oriented, providing variety in your daily tasks. Part-time employees usually have flexible scheduling options, which makes this a great role for students, parents, or anyone seeking work/life balance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the part time thrift store position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a part-time thrift store role, you need strong customer service skills, basic math abilities for handling sales, and an eye for organizing and merchandising donated goods. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems and inventory tracking tools is helpful, though most training is provided on the job. Flexibility, reliability, and strong communication skills help you work well with both customers and team members. These competencies ensure efficient store operations, positive customer experiences, and support the store’s community-driven mission.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Thrift Store job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $29,939 per year, or $14.4 per hour.

Floor Associate

Hope The Mission

Palmdale, CA • On-site

$17.87/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist customers on the sales floor, including greeting, helping locate items, and assisting with cashier duties.

  • Help with stocking, organizing, and maintaining the appearance of shelves and store areas.

  • Perform cleaning tasks such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and taking out trash to keep the store clean and organized.

Job description


Job purpose


The Thrift Store Associate is the primary point of contact on the sales floor and operates as a Customer Service/Cashier representative.


Duties and responsibilities


This position description describes the general nature and level of duties and responsibilities required of the person(s) assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Must report for work at scheduled time, ready to perform work functions, and remain on task while completing the entire scheduled shift. 


  • Cashiering. Includes assisting and greeting customers. 

  •  Providing customer service, helping customers locate items and thanking customers for shopping and supporting Hope of the Valley. 

  • Assist with the stocking and returning of items to their proper place at the Thrift Store. 

  • Cleaning and organizing:

  1. Zoning: straighten and reorganize shelves to feature and increase item visibility.

  2. Facing: pulling items on the shelf forward to create the appearance of a full shelf. 

  3. Cleaning: daily cleaning including, sweeping, vacuuming, taking out trash, mopping, cleaning windows and glass display cases. 

  4. Communication. Consistently communicates and works cohesively with staff, volunteers, and the public to foster a warm, courteous, friendly, and professional atmosphere. 

  5. Assists with other work responsibilities as assigned by the Thrift Store Manager 


Qualifications


Required Qualifications include:


  • High School Diploma/GED 

  • Able to receive direction and independently follow tasks through with minimum supervision. 

  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, such as moving and arranging merchandise.

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with fellow workers and customers. 

  • Detail oriented, able to multi-task and remain flexible with assignments. 

  • Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills. 

  • Demonstrate strong work ethic founded upon integrity, organizational skills, and goal- oriented behavior. 

  • Upholds attendance and performance standards. 

  • Ability and willingness to work effectively with diverse people and/or populations. 

  • Able to adhere to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization. 

  • Able to act in a kind, decent and respectful manner at all times. 

  • Must be flexible to work some weekends and/or late evenings when needed


Working conditions


  • Typical warehouse/retail setting.  


Physical requirements

  • Ability to work in a merchandising setting and lift a maximum of 40 lbs. without assistance, required to get assistance for lifting and/or moving any objects of an awkward shape or over 40 lbs.

  • Must follow safety policies and procedures; compliance with OSHA.

  • Required to use provided safety material for certain duties.

  • Manual dexterity capable of operating cash register, clean and repair merchandise.

  • Ability to execute frequent reaching, bending, handling and lifting of merchandise.

  • Ability to be on feet the majority of the workday except for breaks and lunch.

  • This position works predominantly indoors in a store, warehouse or dock environment all of which are high traffic settings involving people, equipment and/or machinery.

  • The area is generally clean, orderly, properly lighted, ventilated and does have constant foot traffic from employees, volunteers, vendors and visitors.

  • May be exposed to dust in the performance of certain duties.

  • Noise levels are considered moderate to high.

  • Requires regular standing, walking, sitting, crouching, stooping, speaking, hearing and seeing.

  • Requires manual dexterity for regular repetitive finger motion and frequently reaching, pulling, pushing and lifting of objects and operating equipment.

  • Requires manual ability to operate a pallet jack.

  • May be exposed to extreme temperatures both hot and cold (variable weather).

  • May be exposed to handling hazardous materials such as broken glass.






Part-time position; 25-28 hours per week.