Grader - Bed & Bath | Augusta

Role summary

Grader - Bed & Bath | Augusta is a part-time role at America's Thrift Stores in Augusta, Georgia, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-18. Salary: USD 12 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Grader - Bed & Bath | Augusta

Company

America's Thrift Stores

Location

Augusta, Georgia, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

part-time

Category

Software Engineering

Salary

USD 12 per hour

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-10-18

Job description

What's In It For You!

Employee discounts

Need flexible part time hours? We've got'em!

Growth opportunities

Help others through our charity partners

Save the environment

So much more!

Why We Will Love You

Attention to detail - you've got an eye for it!

You are eager to sort through donations searching for treasures

You are neat and organized

You are a team player ready to work with a diverse group of co-workers

You love getting a lot done every day

You are at least 18 and ready to join our processing team

What Does a Processing Team Member Do Anyway?

Sort donated items and identify great finds

Help identify recyclable items. Even if we can't sell it, we keep it out of the landfill

Get those great finds sales floor ready

Load and unload carts to get merchandise out safely and efficiently

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

Our processing team works together to take great care of items provided by our donors and provide excellent treasures for our customers. Whether we are hanging the perfect jeans (thrifting one pair of jeans saves the world 1,800 gallons of water ya know!) or separating out recyclable materials, we combine our passion for customers and community service.

Why You Will Love Us: Our Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

To Give Back! By...

Positively impacting the environment and the communities we serve

Providing values that meet our customer's needs and wants

Reducing millions of pounds of waste each year

Supporting local charities

Creating jobs

Vision

To be the Thrift Brand of Choice in the Southeast and online by offering The Best in value, variety & selection, and convenience for our customers and donors.

Values

Real: I am genuine and approachable. What you see if what you get.

Heart: I care. I listen with kindness and act with courage.

Own: I take initiative, ask for help and follow through.

Solve: I dig in, fix what matters, and move things forward.

Grow: I meet challenges with optimism knowing I will win or learn.

Position Title: Grader - Bed & Bath

Reports To: Supervisor - Processing

Department: Processing

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Graders. In this role, you will play a vital part in preparing items for the sales floor by upholding quality standards and careful inspection of a variety of items to assign price values for these items based on company guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspect clothing, shoes, and household items for stains, tears, odors, and other defects.

Categorize items based on quality standards, including sellable, non-sellable, and recyclable.

Handle seasonal and specialty items per guidelines.

Ensure items meet quality and condition requirements for customer satisfaction.

Ensure items are accurately graded and priced within the established time standard while focusing on quality and condition.

Participate in team training to stay updated on quality standards and seasonal guidelines.

Rotate positions regularly to prevent repetitive motion injuries.

Be flexible to assist with other tasks or workstations as needed.

Uphold the organization's commitment to safety and quality in all tasks.

Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Consistent and reliable.

Strong attention to detail.

The ability to work efficiently to meet production targets.

Operate in a fast-paced environment that requires standing, bending, and lifting throughout the shift.

Handle merchandise bags weighing up to 50 pounds.

Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Ability to stand, walk, and meet other job-related demands for extended periods.

Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided.

Successful completion of a background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand and remain on feet for extended periods throughout the work shift.

Ability to walk, bend, stoop, crouch, squat, twist, turn, and reach as needed to inspect, sort, and process merchandise.

Must be able to use hands and fingers to grasp, handle, sort, inspect, and manipulate merchandise throughout the shift.

Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, arm, and upper-body movements associated with grading, sorting, and processing merchandise.

Must be able to reach at, above, and below shoulder level when handling and inspecting merchandise.

Ability to visually inspect merchandise for stains, tears, damage, wear, and other quality or condition concerns.

Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and handle merchandise, bags, containers, and other materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Ability to safely handle merchandise of varying sizes, shapes, weights, and conditions.

Ability to use the sense of smell to identify odors or other conditions that may affect merchandise quality.

Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and leadership and hear instructions and safety-related information in an active production environment.

Ability to maintain the physical pace and repetitive activity necessary to meet established production and quality standards.

Must be able to work in an indoor production/warehouse environment that may include exposure to dust, dirt, odors, varying temperatures, and donated merchandise in various conditions.

Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow established safety procedures.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

WHY AMERICA’S THRIFT

Founded in 1984, America’s Thrift is more than a retail company — we are a team driven by purpose, community impact, and opportunity. With stores across the South, we create a unique shopping experience by refreshing our sales floors