Clothing & Product Sorter (Buyer experience highly preferred) at USAgain – Cerritos, California

About Us

At USAgain (pronounced "Use Again"), our mission is to be a global leader in the secondhand clothing industry, creating value for PEOPLE, PLANET, and PROFIT.

• PEOPLE: We support communities by making sustainable fashion accessible and fostering ethical business practices.
• PLANET: We conserve resources and actively combat climate change by extending the life cycle of clothing.
• PROFIT: We sustain our operations and growth, ensuring long-term impact and innovation in the industry.

Through the collection of used clothes and shoes, our Clothing Drop Spots and TreeMachines provide a convenient and sustainable solution for communities to extend the life of textiles and promote a culture of reuse. By collaborating with local sustainability programs, we help increase textile reuse, support resource conservation, and contribute to positive environmental change—all while keeping good, reusable clothing in circulation.

Mission Statement:

Our mission aligns with the growing efforts of municipalities and local governments to keep good, reusable textiles in circulation and promote a culture of reuse. As cities adopt circular economy initiatives, our collection points provide a proven, convenient solution for communities to extend the life of clothing and shoes. By collaborating with local sustainability programs, we help increase textile reuse, support resource conservation, and contribute to positive environmental change at the community level—all while reducing the burden on traditional waste management systems.

About the Role

The Sorter is responsible for evaluating and processing used clothing, shoes, and accessories at the Sorting Center. This role includes both initial sorting to identify items with resale potential and fine sorting to evaluate quality, assigning grades, categorizing by type and season, pricing items, and tagging.

Location: Cerritos, CA

Schedule:

• Work Days: Monday to Friday
• Start Time: 8:00 AM
• Duration: 8 hours per day
• Salary: $23- $25 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize products into appropriate categories by type and season
• Utilizing fashion and trend knowledge to make informed recommendations
• Assign individual pricing based on brand, condition, trend, and market value
• Maintain an organized workstation
• Some light travel
• All other duties as assigned

This role offers flexibility and variety, requiring strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to adapt to different responsibilities while maintaining safe and efficient operations.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical: 80% Company Paid
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• 401(k) Program
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Safety Bucks Program
• Wellness Programs

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and future.

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Passion for fashion with an eye for current trends
• Familiarity with popular brands, styles, and seasonal demand
• Previous experience in retail, resale, or warehouse sorting is a plus
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Knowledge of high-demand items and the ability to identify products for specialty display or pricing
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening
• Experience as a buyer is highly preferred

This position is labor-intensive and requires consistent physical exertion throughout the day. Candidates should be prepared for a physically demanding role that involves lifting, bending, twisting, and standing for extended periods as part of daily responsibilities.