Clothing Sorter / Detailer

The Clothing Sorter / Detailer is responsible for maximizing the value and presentation of bulk clothing inventory. After textile bales (pacas) are opened, you will inspect, grade, clean, and "polish" individual garments to ensure they meet quality standards. Your meticulous attention to detail directly impacts product tiers, ensuring items are free of defects, neatly prepared, and ready for resale or re-baling. Core Responsibilities Inspection & Grading: Examine garments to identify fabrics, brands, styles, and wear levels, sorting them into designated quality tiers (e.g., Premium, Grade A, Grade B). Defect Detection: Scan clothing for stains, tears, missing buttons, broken zippers, or structural damage, separating items that require repair or downgrading. Garment Detailing ("Pulido"): Remove loose threads, frayed edges, lint, and pilling from clothes using manual tools or an industrial suction thread-trimmer. Production Targets: Maintain a fast, steady pace to meet daily sorting and detailing volume goals. Workstation Upkeep: Keep the sorting area clean, organized, and free of fabric debris to ensure safety and efficiency. Required Skills & Qualifications Keen Visual Acuity: Strong eye for detail to catch minor fabric flaws, stains, counterfeits, and subtle differences in clothing condition. Knowledge of Textiles: Basic familiarity with various garment styles, fabric types, and popular fashion brands. Stamina & Physical Endurance: Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive hand/wrist movements, and lift bundles weighing up to 30 lbs. Speed and Efficiency: Capability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume warehouse environment. Teamwork & Communication: Reliable collaboration with baling operators and supervisors to keep production moving smoothly. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in textile sorting, laundry services, retail clothing, or thrift production. Experience operating basic warehouse tools, clothing steamers, tag guns, or suction thread-trimming machinery. Basic bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is highly valued in many pacas warehouse environments. Why work for Advance Services, Inc.? Advance Services is for and about people; we are your employment specialists. Enjoy our easy application process. You NEVER pay a fee! Fun Safety and attendance incentives. PTO is time for you. Great Referral Incentives. Apply for this job by clicking the apply button. You will be directed to our website, www.advanceservices.com Please select a branch near you or call our office at (956)-467-4815. Stop in and see our experienced and friendly staff today at 5410 N 10th, McAllen TX 78504 Advance Services, Inc. EOE Benefits offered by Advance Services include, we are proud to offer comprehensive benefits to our employees, enhancing overall work experience. Our offerings include a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) plan, MEC Enhanced, Limited Medical Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Sick Leave, 401k, Dental and Vision Insurance. Work Location: In person Ability to Commute: McAllen, TX 78503 (Required) Ability to Relocate: McAllen, TX 78503: Relocate before starting work (Required).