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Stockroom Receiving Clerk – Community Threads

Date posted: October 27, 2025

Pay: $16.00 – $18.00 per hour

Job description:

Stockroom Receiving Clerk (Part-Time)

Location: Community Threads Thrift Store – Arlington Heights, IL
Hours: 20 hours/week (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | 12 PM – 5 PM)

Join our team at Community Threads, part of Home of the Sparrow. We’re hiring a reliable Stockroom Receiving Clerk for a permanent, part-time position. Help process donations, organize the stockroom, and support our mission to empower homeless women and children.

About Us: Home of the Sparrow empowers homeless women and children with shelter, support, and resources for a brighter future. Our thrift stores fund vital programs, and every purchase supports our mission.

Key Responsibilities of the Stockroom Clerk:

  • Receive, sort, and organize donations
  • Maintain a clean and safe stockroom
  • Restock and assist with inventory
  • Support and guide volunteers
  • Provide excellent donor and customer service

Qualifications of the Stockroom Clerk:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Stockroom or retail experience preferred
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs and be on your feet
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Basic computer skills

Physical Demands:

  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.
  • Must be able to move and handle merchandise up to 50 pounds safely.
  • Prolonged periods of standing and physical activity are required.

Store Hours:

  • Monday–Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
  • Closed on Sundays

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a mission-driven nonprofit
  • Directly support women and children in need
  • Work in a positive, team-oriented environment
  • Employee discount and paid time off

Apply now to make a difference every day!

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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